Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony RX100 VA
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Released September 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed July 2018

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm XF1 versus Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and RX100 VA (1") feature different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 6 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores against the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Sony RX100 VA
Fujifilm XF1 | RX100 VA |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Fujifilm XF1
RX100 VA | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 70 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony RX100 VA
Fujifilm XF1 | RX100 VA | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm XF1 versus Sony RX100 VA in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the RX100 VA.
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Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and RX100 VA is 90 and 89 respectively.
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and RX100 VA.
Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will produce greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XF1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm XF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2018-07-13 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 315 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255g (0.56 lb) | 299g (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 199 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $380 | $998 |