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Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
Portability
82
Imaging
50
Features
70
Overall
58

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100S
Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 405g - 118 x 66 x 55mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 109
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Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X100 was unveiled 4 years prior to the D-Lux Typ 109 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100 scores against the D-Lux Typ 109 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 Fujifilm X100 D-Lux Typ 109 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Fujifilm X100

 D-Lux Typ 109 Fujifilm X100 
RevealedSeptember 2014May 2011Newer by 40 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 Fujifilm X100 D-Lux Typ 109 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100 has outside dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100 vs the D-Lux Typ 109.

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100 and D-Lux Typ 109 is 80 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100 and D-Lux Typ 109.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 will deliver extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100
Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
61
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
70
manual focus
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Street photography advice
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Street photography advice
63
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
74
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100
Sports photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
34
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Travel photography information
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100
Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
56
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
73
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Vlogging details
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Vlogging details
25
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm X100 vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Leica D-Lux Typ 109
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Leica D-Lux Typ 109
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix X100 Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Also called - Typ 109
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-05-16 2014-09-23
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
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 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4112 x 3088
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 405 grams (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,800 $1,095