Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 vs Fujifilm XF1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and the Fujifilm XF1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 was introduced in August 2012 and Fujifilm XF1 was introduced in September 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Highlights

      • 20.2 MP 1-inch Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points (25 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,229k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm XF1 Highlights

      • 12 MP 2/3-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm XF1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Fujifilm XF1.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1

      •   Video Capture
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1

      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 49
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 66
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 over Fujifilm XF1.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 vs Fujifilm XF1
      Larger Sensor 1-inch vs 2/3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.2 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 vs 4000 x 3000
      Timelapse Recording With downloadable app vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,229k dot vs 460k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 7.0 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 390 vs 199
      Higher DxO Color Depth 22.6 vs 20.5
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 12.4 vs 11.2
      Higher DxO Overall Score 66 vs 49
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Lighter 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz) vs 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)

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      Sony RX100 VII
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony RX100 II
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony RX100 III
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony RX100 IV
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon A810
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Olympus SH-3
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon SX130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Fujifilm X10
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Samsung HZ35W
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm XF1

      Fujifilm XF1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm XF1 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 vs Fujifilm XF1
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 25 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3.6x vs 4x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 3 cm
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Average Metering vs

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      Fujifilm XF10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony HX90V
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Ricoh WG-M1
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Kodak Touch
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      1/3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SZ-15
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony T900
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon ELPH 520 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.1 MP

      Kodak M550
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.3 MP

      Nikon S01
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon A1300
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Fujifilm XF1
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO25,6003,200
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Fujifilm XF1
        Small Sensor1-inch2/3-inch
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Fujifilm XF1 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 1,229k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 features a 20.2 megapixel 1-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Fujifilm XF1 features a 12 megapixel 2/3-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 8.8 x 6.6 mm and a total area of 43.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. Fujifilm XF1 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1864, 2816 x 1584, , 2112 x 2112, 2048 x x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC

      Cameras have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots and Fujifilm XF1 comes with NP-50 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Fujifilm XF1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm XF1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Fujifilm XF1 can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 body has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42") and Fujifilm XF1 body has dimensions of 108 x 62 x 33 mm (4.25 x 2.44 x 1.3"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 weighs 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz) and Fujifilm XF1 weighs 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1

      102 mm

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      108 mm

      62 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Fujifilm XF1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Fujifilm XF1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1

      GOOD
      72
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      77
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Fujifilm XF1 and give them scores of 63 and 61 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1

      OVERALL
      63
      OVERALL
      61

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 66
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 49

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1

      GOOD
      75
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1

      GOOD
      70
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1

      POOR
      54
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Fujifilm XF1

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      POOR
      47
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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