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Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux 7

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Leica D-Lux 7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux 7 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
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100S
Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Launched November 2018
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Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux 7, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100 was introduced 8 years before the D-Lux 7 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X100 scores versus the D-Lux 7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Leica D-Lux 7

 Fujifilm X100 D-Lux 7 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Fujifilm X100

 D-Lux 7 Fujifilm X100 
LaunchedNovember 2018May 2011More modern by 91 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1240k460kSharper display (+780k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Leica D-Lux 7

 Fujifilm X100 D-Lux 7 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100 features outer dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 7 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux 7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X100 against the D-Lux 7.

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux 7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100 and D-Lux 7 is 80 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux 7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100 and D-Lux 7.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica D-Lux 7 will deliver greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux 7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography features
Leica D-Lux 7 Portrait photography features
61
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Street photography information
Leica D-Lux 7 Street photography information
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Sports photography advice
Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography advice
34
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
71
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (340 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Travel photography details
Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
78
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100
Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 7
56
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
no Timelapse function
76
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (340 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100
Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 7
25
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
37
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux 7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Leica D-Lux 7
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Leica D-Lux 7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix X100 Leica D-Lux 7
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-16 2018-11-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 17MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 4736 x 3552
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1800 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lbs) 403 gr (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5")
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 images 340 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,800 $1,193