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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2016
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX1R
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X70 was launched 4 months later than the RX1R II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X70 scores against the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sony RX1R II

 Fujifilm X70 RX1R II 
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Fujifilm X70

 RX1R II Fujifilm X70 
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sony RX1R II

 Fujifilm X70 RX1R II 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016October 2015Same generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X70 against the RX1R II.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X70 and RX1R II is 86 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X70 and RX1R II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X70 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R II will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X70
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R II
76
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
MP count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X70
Street photography with Sony RX1R II
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
no image stabilization
73
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Sports photography information
Sony RX1R II Sports photography information
65
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
63
MP count high (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Travel photography advice
Sony RX1R II Travel photography advice
78
provides touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
MP count high (42MP)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (220 per charge)
more heavy than average (507 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography info
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography info
60
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
MP count high (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X70
Vlogging with Sony RX1R II
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (507g)
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Sony RX1R II
 Fujifilm X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-15 2015-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.0
Macro focus range - 14cm
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lbs) 507 grams (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 220 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $700 $3,300