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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(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
Sony RX100 VA
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Sony RX100 VA

 Fujifilm XF1 RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Fujifilm XF1

 RX100 VA Fujifilm XF1 
RevealedJuly 2018September 2012Newer by 70 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Sony RX100 VA

 Fujifilm XF1 RX100 VA 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and RX100 VA is 90 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
66
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography information
Sony RX100 VA Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than others in class (255 grams)
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VA
60
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (255 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
lighter than competitors (299g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VA
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
66
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging information
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (255 grams)
81
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (299g)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Sony RX100 VA
 Fujifilm XF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
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