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X30 vs Cyber-shot RX100 II
Quick take: The Cyber-shot RX100 II has the highest resolution at 20MP; the X30 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·11 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X30Fujifilm · 2014 | Cyber-shot RX100 IISony · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £226 used | — |
| Sensor | 12MP 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II | 20.2MP 1-inch Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 20.2MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF (contrast + on-sensor phase detection) | Contrast-detect AF, 25 areas, face detection and tracking |
| Stabilisation | Lens-shift optical stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens) |
| Burst Rate | 12fpsBest | 10fps (2.5fps with continuous AF) |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA)Best | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 423g (with battery) | 281g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 118.7 × 71.6 × 60.3mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 38.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 0.39", 2.36M dots | None built in (optional FDA-EV1MK EVF on the shoe) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 920k dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 4x Fujinon 28-112mm equivalent f/2-2.8 | Fixed 3.6x Zeiss 28-100mm equivalent f/1.8-4.9 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, micro HDMI, 2.5mm mic / remote, hot shoe, Wi-Fi | Micro USB (Multi), micro HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X30
Cyber-shot RX100 II
Portrait
4.8/10
4.3/10
Street
6.7/10
6.9/10
Travel
5.7/10
6.3/10
Wedding & Events
3.8/10
2.8/10
Documentary
4.1/10
3.3/10
Landscape
2.9/10
4.1/10
Casual
3.7/10
4.1/10
Food
3.9/10
4.4/10
Macro
3.0/10
3.4/10
Architecture
3.0/10
4.1/10
Astrophotography
2.6/10
2.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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