Fujifilm XP120 vs Leica S2

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm XP120 and Leica S2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and S2 (38MP) and the Fujifilm XP120 (1/2.3") and S2 (Medium format) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP120 was brought out 8 years after the S2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica S2 being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up vs the S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 & Leica S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery & Leica S2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP120 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Leica S2 has dimensions of 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 1410 grams (3.11 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 vs the S2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and S2 is 91 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP120 and S2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP120 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Leica S2 will give more detail having its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP120 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.