Reasons to choose X30
Released in 2014, X30 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 423 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm X30
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
X30116 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100- Area ratio
- 2:1
- Absolute difference
- 58 mm²
- Relative difference
- 100%
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
X30MetricCyber-shot DSC-RX100
12 MPEffective pixels20.2 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor13.2 × 8.8
2.2 µmPixel pitch2.4 µm
4.84 µm²Pixel area5.75 µm²
20.66 MP/cm²Pixel density17.39 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor2.73
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
423 gWeight213 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
NP-95 Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NP-BX1 battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has the higher effective resolution. The X30 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Released in 2012, Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has about 116 mm² of sensor area, 20.2 MP effective resolution, and a 213 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.