• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 42.4 megapixels
  • 35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm X-T1 advantages over Sony RX1R II

  • Less expensive
    $1699 vs $3298*
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    46 mm vs 72 mm
    Thinner
  • Less shutter lag
    0.14 vs 0.26 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    8.3 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    8.2 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony RX1R II advantages over Fujifilm X-T1

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • More pixels
    42.4 vs 16.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 51200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

  • Excellent image quality; Solid, weather-sealed body; Retro design that actually makes sense in a digital camera; Very low viewfinder lag for single-servo shooting; Fast burst shooting with great buffer depths; In-camera Wi-Fi connectivity

  • Exposure compensation dial is easily bumped; Four-way controller buttons are hard to press; Significant viewfinder lag for burst shooting; No raw files above ISO 6,400; Default settings strongly limit JPEG dynamic range

  • Read our Fujifilm X-T1 Review

  • Excellent image quality; Extremely high resolution; Surprisingly good high ISO performance; Outstanding dynamic range; Handy variable low-pass filter; Fast phase-detect AF; Built-in EVF.

  • Fixed, single focal length lens; Poor battery life; No built-in flash; No touchscreen LCD; Slow buffer clearing; No 4K video; Expensive.

  • Read our Sony RX1R II Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Fast startup
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Internal flash

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Sony RX1R II
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $3298
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Internal flash

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Sony RX1

Fujifilm X-T1
Sony RX1
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony RX1

Sony RX1R II
Sony RX1
  • $3298
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX1R II vs Sony RX1

Compared to Sony RX1R

Fujifilm X-T1
Sony RX1R
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony RX1R

Sony RX1R II
Sony RX1R
  • $3298
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

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Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $1059
  • APS-C
  • Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-T1 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Sony RX1R II
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $3298
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $1059
  • APS-C
  • Longer video battery life
  • Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-T1
Samsung NX30
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-T1 vs Samsung NX30

Sony RX1R II
Samsung NX30
  • $3298
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

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