Fujifilm X100 vs Leica X Vario

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X100 versus Leica X Vario, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and X Vario (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100 was launched 3 years before the X Vario and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X100 grades versus the X Vario in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix X100 & Leica X Vario. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X100 Gallery & Leica X Vario Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100 provides 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 X Vario has proportions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X100 versus Leica X Vario in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X100 against the X Vario.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100 and X Vario is 80 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100 and X Vario.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Leica X Vario to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.