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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Comparison

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12 MP | 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing X-S1 and RX10 IV, two Bridge cameras from Fujifilm and Sony. Fujifilm X-S1 is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV is a Large Sensor Superzoom class camera.

Fujifilm X-S1 was introduced to market in November 2011 and Sony RX10 IV was launched in September 2017. As you can see, X-S1 is 6 years older than RX10 IV. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10 IV before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-11-24
  • 12MP - 2/3-inch EXRCMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)
  • 24-624 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 920g. 135 x 107 x 149 mm

Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-09-12
  • 20MP - 1″ BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 64 - 25600)
  • 24-600 mm F2.4-4.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 24.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 960fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 1095g. 133 x 94 x 145 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10 IV compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm X-S1 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
920 g vs 1095 g 175 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
624mm vs 600mm 24 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
26× vs 25x more flexible focal coverage
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV over Fujifilm X-S1
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
315 vs 49 266 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution
1.440k dots vs 460k dots 213% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
24.0fps vs 10.0fps 14 fps faster
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Wide
2.40 vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.00 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
10.8m vs 8.0m 2.8m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 4.84µm2 20% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
Animal Eye AF Tracking
Yes vs No Easily lock and track focus on animals
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
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
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
624mm vs 600mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV: 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 X-S1 and Sony RX10 IV side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm X-S1 has external dimensions of 135 x 107 x 149 mm (5.31 x 4.21 x 5.87″) and weighs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX10 IV has external dimensions of 133 x 94 x 145 mm (5.24 x 3.7 x 5.71″) and weighs 1095 g (2.41 lb / 38.62 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10 IV. Sony RX10 IV is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 2mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 4mm thinner than Fujifilm X-S1.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10 IV Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10 IV.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10 IV Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10 IV.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10 IV Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm X-S1 is significantly lighter (175g ) than the Sony RX10 IV which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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X-S1
RX10 IV
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

X-S1
RX10 IV
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of RX10 IV, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to X-S1.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10 IV's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

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 X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 has a 12.0MP 2/3-inch (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized EXRCMOS sensor and features EXR processor. On the other hand, Sony RX10 IV has a 20.0MP 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Sony RX10 IV's sensor provides 8MP more than Fujifilm X-S1's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the X-S1 and RX10 IV sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10 IV Cameras


As seen above, Sony RX10 IV has a 2.0x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm X-S1. 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 X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 features a 24-624 mm F2.8-5.6 26× zoom lens whereas Sony RX10 IV features a 24-600 mm F2.4-4.0 25x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.40, Sony RX10 IV is faster than Fujifilm X-S1 at this focal length. On the tele end, Fujifilm X-S1 has 24mm longer reach than the Sony RX10 IV. However, with a max aperture of f4.00, Sony RX10 IV is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

X-S1
RX10 IV
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

X-S1
RX10 IV
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

X-S1
RX10 IV
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

X-S1
RX10 IV
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10 IV Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10 IV 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 X-S1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 IV for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
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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 X-S1 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony RX10 IV for Street Photography

GOOD
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
Medium sized Body
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
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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: f2.40
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Fujifilm X-S1 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 IV for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
624 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
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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: 24.0fps
Environmental Sealings
315 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
600 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f4.00
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
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Fujifilm X-S1 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony RX10 IV for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
26.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
920g
Body Thickness 149mm
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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
25.0X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
1095g
Body Thickness 145mm
Read the details

Fujifilm X-S1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony RX10 IV for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Read the details

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV: 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 X-S1 and Sony RX10 IV, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 X-S1 and Sony RX10 IV scores compare:

Fujifilm X-S1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #24 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #388 out of 1242 in all Cameras
Sony RX10 IV
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #141 out of 1242 in all Cameras

Sony RX10 IV is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm X-S1 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm X-S1. Otherwise, Sony RX10 IV is the better camera overall.

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Sony RX10 IV vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm X-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Brand Fujifilm Sony
Announced 2011-11-24 2017-09-12
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 2/3-inch 1″
Dimensions 8.8 x 6.6 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 58.08mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 12800 ISO 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 64 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 49 315
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-624 mm (26×) 24-600 mm (25x)
Max Aperture F2.8-5.6 F2.4-4.0
Macro Focus Range 1cm 3cm
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 460k dots 1,440k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution n/a 2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.7x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/32000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 8.00 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/2000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 24.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 920g 1095g
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm 133 x 94 x 145mm
Battery Life n/a 400 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 49 not tested
DxO Color Depth 20.4 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 11.2 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 216 not tested
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