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Fujifilm X100 vs Leica C-Lux

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Leica C-Lux front
Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica C-Lux Key Specs

Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • New Model is Fujifilm X100S
Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Announced June 2018
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Fujifilm X100 vs Leica C-Lux Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X100 vs Leica C-Lux, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and C-Lux (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and C-Lux (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X100 was unveiled 8 years prior to the C-Lux which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X100 matches up against the C-Lux in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Leica C-Lux

 Fujifilm X100 C-Lux 

Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Fujifilm X100

 C-Lux Fujifilm X100 
AnnouncedJune 2018May 2011More modern by 86 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1240k460kCrisper screen (+780k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Leica C-Lux

 Fujifilm X100 C-Lux 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica C-Lux Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100 offers physical dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Leica C-Lux has specifications of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X100 vs Leica C-Lux in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X100 compared to the C-Lux.

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica C-Lux size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100 and C-Lux is 80 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica C-Lux top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica C-Lux Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100 and C-Lux.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica C-Lux will provide you with greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica C-Lux sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica C-Lux Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica C-Lux Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography details
Leica C-Lux Portrait photography details
61
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
65
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Street photography information
Leica C-Lux Street photography information
63
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Sports photography advice
Leica C-Lux Sports photography advice
34
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (370 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Travel photography advice
Leica C-Lux Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
75
great battery (370 CIPA)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica C-Lux as a Landscape photography camera
56
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
great battery (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Vlogging advice
Leica C-Lux Vlogging advice
25
good max aperture (f2.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
34
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X100 vs Leica C-Lux Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Leica C-Lux
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Leica C-Lux
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix X100 Leica C-Lux
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-16 2018-06-10
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 340 gr (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1001 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 370 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,800 $1,050