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Fujifilm T500 vs Leica X Vario

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Leica X Vario front
Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica X Vario Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Older Model is Leica X2
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Fujifilm T500 vs Leica X Vario Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm T500 versus Leica X Vario, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the X Vario (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and X Vario (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm T500 was released 5 months before the X Vario and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Leica X Vario being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm T500 scores against the X Vario with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Leica X Vario

 Fujifilm T500 X Vario 

Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Fujifilm T500

 X Vario Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Leica X Vario

 Fujifilm T500 X Vario 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica X Vario Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Leica X Vario has specifications of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T500 versus Leica X Vario in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the X Vario.

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica X Vario size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and X Vario is 95 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica X Vario top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica X Vario Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and X Vario.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm T500 has the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher.

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica X Vario sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica X Vario Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Leica X Vario Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
Leica X Vario Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Leica X Vario
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Leica X Vario as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (450 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
Leica X Vario Travel photography info
76
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
56
good battery life (450 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (680g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography features
Leica X Vario Landscape photography features
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
61
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Leica X Vario
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (680g)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Leica X Vario Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Leica X Vario
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Leica X Vario
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Leica X Vario
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-06-11
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4928 x 3272
Highest native ISO - 12500
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-70mm (2.5x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 680 gr (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1320
Other
Battery life - 450 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $2,950