FujiFilm S1600 vs Leica X-U

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm S1600 and Leica X-U, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and X-U (16MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and X-U (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1600 was launched 7 years prior to the X-U and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica X-U being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S1600 grades versus the X-U in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Leica X-U. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Leica X-U Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Leica X-U has sizing of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1600 and Leica X-U in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1600 and the X-U.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and X-U is 78 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and X-U.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1600 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Leica X-U will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older S1600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.