Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony RX10 Comparison

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Fujifilm SL1000

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Sony RX10

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony RX10 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Bridge cameras from Fujifilm and Sony. Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced to market in January 2013 and Sony RX10 was launched in March 2014. There is 14 months difference between SL1000 and RX10 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger RX10, especially in sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL1000 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Sony RX10 has a 20.0MP 1-inch sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony RX10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-01-07

16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 64 - 12800

24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Tilting Screen

920k dot Electronic viewfinder

10 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

480fps High-Speed Video

659g. 123 x 89 x 123 mm mm

Sony RX10 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-03-20

20MP - 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80-25600)

24-200 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Tilting Screen

1440k dot Electronic viewfinder

10 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

813g. 129 x 88 x 102 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Sony RX10 was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II vs Fujifilm FinePix SL1000

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony RX10 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10

Weight	659 g vs 813 g	154 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	1200mm vs 200mm	1000 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	50× vs 8.3×	more flexible focal coverage

Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 over Fujifilm FinePix SL1000

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 16 MP	25% more pixels
LCD Screen Resolution	1.290k dots vs 920k dots	40% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/3200s vs 1/1700s	faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life	420 shots vs 350 shots	70 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port	Yes vs No	better video control
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Wide	2.80 vs 2.90	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 6.50	faster lens at tele
Viewfinder Resolution	1440k dot vs 920k dot	56% higher resolution
Top LCD	Yes vs No	Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter	3.0-stops vs No	Use larger aperture under strong light
NFC Connection	Yes vs No	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices

Common Strengths of Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen	Tilting vs Tilting	Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
LCD Screen Resolution	920k dots vs 1.290k dots	High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 10.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 24mm	Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele	1200mm vs 200mm	Very good Telezoom

Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony RX10: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony RX10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm SL1000 has external dimensions of and weighs 659 g (including batteries). Sony RX10 has external dimensions of 129 x 88 x 102 mm (5.08 x 3.46 x 4.02″) and weighs 813 g (1.79 lb / 28.68 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony RX10. Sony RX10 is 1mm shorter and 21mm thinner than Fujifilm SL1000 but it is also 6mm wider.

Comparison image of Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony RX10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony RX10.

Comparison image of Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony RX10 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony RX10.

Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony RX10 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm SL1000 is significantly lighter (154g ) than the Sony RX10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Bridge Cameras

SL1000

RX10

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

SL1000

RX10

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of RX10, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to SL1000.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony RX10's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony RX10: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Sony RX10 has a 20.0MP 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Below you can see the SL1000 and RX10 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony RX10 Cameras

As seen above, Sony RX10 has a 4.1x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm SL1000. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony RX10 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50× zoom lens whereas Sony RX10 features a 24-200 mm F2.8 8.3× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Sony RX10 is faster than Fujifilm SL1000 at this focal length. On the tele end, Fujifilm SL1000 has 1000mm longer reach than the Sony RX10. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Sony RX10 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

SL1000

RX10

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

SL1000

RX10

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

SL1000

RX10

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

SL1000

RX10

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony RX10 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony RX10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm SL1000 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Manual Focus Mode
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm SL1000 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony RX10 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Fujifilm SL1000 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
200 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
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Fujifilm SL1000 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony RX10 for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
659g
Body Thickness 123mm
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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
8.3X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
813g
Body Thickness 102mm
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Fujifilm SL1000 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony RX10 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

RAW shooting capability
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony RX10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony RX10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony RX10 scores compare:

Fujifilm SL1000

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #38 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #483 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Sony RX10

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #9 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #184 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Sony RX10 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm SL1000 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm SL1000. Otherwise, Sony RX10 is the better camera overall.

Sony RX10 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Fujifilm FinePix SL1000	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Brand	Fujifilm	Sony
Announced	2013-01-07	2014-03-20
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area	28.07mm²	116.16mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	64 ISO	125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-1200 mm (50×)	24-200 mm (8.3×)
Max Aperture	F2.9-6.5	F2.8
Macro Focus Range	0cm	n/a
Screen
Type	Tilting	Tilting
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	920k dots	1,290k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	920k dots	1,440k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a	0.7x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/1700s	1/3200s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	n/a	10.20 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	659g	813g
Dimensions	123 x 89 x 123 mmmm	129 x 88 x 102mm
Battery Life	350 shots	420 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	69
DxO Color Depth	not tested	22.9
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	12.6
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	474
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