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Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX1 Comparison

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16 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

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Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX1 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing X100T and RX1, two Large Sensor Compact cameras from Fujifilm and Sony. Fujifilm X100T has a 16.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Sony RX1 has a 24.0MP Full frame sensor. Fujifilm X100T was introduced to market in September 2014 and Sony RX1 was launched in February 2013. There is 19 months difference between X100T and RX1 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger X100T, especially in sensor tech.

We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Large Sensor Compact cameras. Out of 63 cameras in this class, Fujifilm X100T is ranked #10 with an overall score of 68 and Sony RX1 is ranked #9 with an overall score of 69.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm X100T and Sony RX1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm X100T Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-09-12
  • 16MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 6400 ( expands to 100-51200)
  • 35 mm f2.00 Prime Lens
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder
  • 6.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 440g. 127 x 74 x 52 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm X100S Compare

Sony RX1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-02-19
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 35 mm f2.00 Prime Lens
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 482g. 113 x 65 x 70 mm

Fujifilm X100T was replaced by Fujifilm X100F. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100T
Fujifilm X100F vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm X100T and Sony RX1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm X100T over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected Better connectivity
Viewfinder
Electronic and Optical vs Electronic (Optional) Better framing and control
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 25 24 more focus points
Continuous Shooting
6.0fps vs 5.0fps 1 fps faster
Battery Life
330 shots vs 270 shots 60 more frames with a single charge
Weight
440 g vs 482 g 42 g lighter
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Flash Coverage
9.0m vs 6.0m 3m longer range
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone


Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 over Fujifilm X100T
Max Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 16 MP 50% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 6.400 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.229k dots vs 1.040k dots 18% higher resolution screen
Sensor Pixel Area
35.50µm2 vs 23.33µm2 52% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Fujifilm X100T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.229k dots High resolution screens
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
Max Aperture - Tele
2.00 vs 2.00 Fast lenses at tele
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm X100T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
In-body Image Stabilization
No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Focal Length - Wide
35mm vs 35mm No real wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
35mm vs 35mm No Tele reach
Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX1: 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 X100T and Sony RX1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm X100T has external dimensions of 127 x 74 x 52 mm (5 x 2.91 x 2.05″) and weighs 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX1 has external dimensions of 113 x 65 x 70 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 2.76″) and weighs 482 g (1.06 lb / 17.00 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm X100T and Sony RX1. Sony RX1 is 14mm narrower and 9mm shorter than Fujifilm X100T but it is also 18mm thicker.

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm X100T and Sony RX1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X100T and Sony RX1.
Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm X100T and Sony RX1 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm X100T is 42g lighter than the Sony RX1 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Fujifilm X100T nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm X100T and Sony RX1's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX1: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm X100T has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor. On the other hand, Sony RX1 has a 24.0MP Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Sony RX1's sensor provides 8MP more than Fujifilm X100T'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 X100T and RX1 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm X100T and Sony RX1 Cameras


As seen above, Sony RX1 has a 2.3x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm X100T. 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 X100T vs Sony RX1 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm X100T features a 35 mm F2.0 Prime lens whereas Sony RX1 features a 35 mm F2.0-22.0 Prime lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 35mm and have the same max aperture of f2.00 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 35mm and have the same max aperture of f2.00 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X100T
RX1
Widest - Canon G1 X II
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X100T
RX1
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X100T
RX1
Fastest - Leica Q
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X100T
RX1
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
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What types of Photography are Fujifilm X100T and Sony RX1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm X100T and Sony RX1 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 X100T for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX1 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm X100T for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony RX1 for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
No Image Stabilization
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
Optional External Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Fujifilm X100T for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX1 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
35 mm Tele Lens
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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
25 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 270 shots
35 mm Tele Lens
Read the details

Fujifilm X100T for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony RX1 for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
440g
Body Thickness 52mm
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
482g
Body Thickness 70mm
Read the details

Fujifilm X100T for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX1 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
Read the details

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX1: 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 X100T and Sony RX1, 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 X100T and Sony RX1 scores compare:

Fujifilm X100T
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #13 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #177 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Sony RX1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #9 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #170 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Sony RX1 has a higher Overall Score than the Fujifilm X100T mainly because of its huge advantage in Image quality. In all other areas, Fujifilm X100T excels. It is a tough choice!
If image quality is your priority, get the Sony RX1.
If you are ready to compromise image quality for extra features, compactness and value, choose Fujifilm X100T

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Sony RX1 vs Fujifilm X100T Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm X100T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Brand Fujifilm Sony
Announced 2014-09-12 2013-02-19
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Size APS-C Full frame
Dimensions 23.6 x 15.8 mm 35.8 x 23.8 mm
Area 372.88mm2 852.04mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 25,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 51200 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 200 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 100 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 25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 35 mm (1x) 35 mm (1x)
Max Aperture F2.0 F2.0-22.0
Macro Focus Range 10cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 92% n/a
Viewfinder Magnification 0.5x n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/32000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.00 m (at ISO 1600) 6.00 m
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/4000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps 5.0 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 H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 440g 482g
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 52mm 113 x 65 x 70mm
Battery Life 330 shots 270 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 93
DxO Color Depth not tested 25.1
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 14.3
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 2534
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