Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony RX100 VI

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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony RX100 VI

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APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-Pro2 in the real world.
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Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-Pro2 conclusion.

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony RX100 VI Review.
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Succeeded by the Sony RX100 VII
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Differences

Fujifilm X-Pro2 advantages over Sony RX100 VI

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.93 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~1.10 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

350 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More dots on screen
1620k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.3 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony RX100 VI advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro2

Less expensive
$699* vs $1499
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
301g vs 495g
Lighter weight
Faster JPEG shooting
23.8 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
229 vs 62 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
23.8 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
109 vs 28 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

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
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
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.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Weather-sealed, ergonomic camera body; Fast hybrid AF system; Excellent high ISO performance; Improved continuous shooting performance; Better video quality than previous Fuji cameras.
Some controls don't impress; Continuous autofocus still lags behind competing DSLR cameras; No 4K video; Fixed LCD without touchpanel.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony RX100 VI, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Fujifilm X-T1 IR

$1300
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
More dots on screen

$1049
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Sony RX100 VI

Fujifilm X-T1 IR

$1062
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$1049
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Panasonic ZS100

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS100

$1062
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic ZS100

Compared to Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Canon EOS M5

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Canon EOS M5

Sony RX100 VI

Canon EOS M5

$1062
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$787
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Canon EOS M5

Compared to Sony A6500

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A6500

$1300
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
More dots on screen

$1216
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6500

Sony RX100 VI

Sony A6500

$1062
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$1216
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A6500

Compared to Sony RX100 VII

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony RX100 VII

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1298
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony RX100 VII

Sony RX100 VI

Sony RX100 VII

$1062
1 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

$1298
1 inch

External Mic Jack

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