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Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
64
Overall
67
Fujifilm XF10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs

Fujifilm XF10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 279g - 113 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released July 2018
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 II
  • Updated by Sony RX100 IV
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF10 was released 4 years later than the RX100 III and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XF10 scores against the RX100 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF10 over the Sony RX100 III

 Fujifilm XF10 RX100 III 
IntroducedJuly 2018May 2014More recent by 51 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Fujifilm XF10

 RX100 III Fujifilm XF10 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1040kClearer display (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm XF10 and Sony RX100 III

 Fujifilm XF10 RX100 III 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF10 provides external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX100 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 vs the RX100 III.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF10 and RX100 III is 88 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF10 and RX100 III.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF10 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm XF10 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XF10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
65
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Street photography advice
Sony RX100 III Street photography advice
76
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (279 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (290g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XF10
Sports photography with Sony RX100 III
65
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Travel photography info
Sony RX100 III Travel photography info
77
lighter than competition (279 grams)
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
86
lighter than competition (290g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography advice
64
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
74
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 III Vlogging highlights
37
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competition (279g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
81
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (290g)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF10 and Sony RX100 III
 Fujifilm XF10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XF10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-07-19 2014-05-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 91 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 279 grams (0.62 pounds) 290 grams (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 495
Other
Battery life 330 images 320 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $748