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Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
64
Overall
67
Fujifilm XF10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
65
Overall
71

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Fujifilm XF10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 279g - 113 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced July 2018
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Old Model is Sony RX1R
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm XF10 versus Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF10 was announced 2 years after the RX1R II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XF10 grades against the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF10 over the Sony RX1R II

 Fujifilm XF10 RX1R II 
AnnouncedJuly 2018October 2015More modern by 34 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Fujifilm XF10

 RX1R II Fujifilm XF10 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF10 and Sony RX1R II

 Fujifilm XF10 RX1R II 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF10 has got external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XF10 versus Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 vs the RX1R II.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX1R II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF10 and RX1R II is 88 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF10 and RX1R II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF10 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will give greater detail with its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XF10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Portrait photography features
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography features
74
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
85
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
amazing resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF10
Street photography with Sony RX1R II
76
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than average in class (279g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
73
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Sports photography details
Sony RX1R II Sports photography details
65
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
63
amazing resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Travel photography information
Sony RX1R II Travel photography information
77
lighter than average in class (279 grams)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
amazing resolution (42MP)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (220 per charge)
heavier than competition (507g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography advice
64
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
68
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
amazing resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1R II as a Vlogging camera
37
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than average in class (279g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (507g)
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF10 and Sony RX1R II
 Fujifilm XF10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XF10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-07-19 2015-10-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 10cm 14cm
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 279 gr (0.62 lbs) 507 gr (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $500 $3,300