FujiFilm S3200 vs Leica X2

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S3200 and Leica X2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the X2 (16MP) is very comparable but the S3200 (1/2.3") and X2 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The S3200 was released 16 months prior to the X2 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica X2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S3200 matches up vs the X2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 & Leica X2. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery & Leica X2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Leica X2 has sizing of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S3200 and Leica X2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S3200 versus the X2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and X2 is 67 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and X2.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S3200 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Leica X2 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.