Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica X-U
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica X-U Key Specs
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- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
- Launched November 2011
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12500
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
- 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Alternate Name is Typ 113
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica X-U Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica X-U, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and X-U (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and X-U (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 5 years prior to the X-U which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica X-U being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades vs the X-U in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica X-U Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S1 and Leica X-U. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Leica X-U Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Leica X-U
Fujifilm X-S1 | X-U |
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Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Fujifilm X-S1
X-U | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | November 2011 | Newer by 50 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Leica X-U
Fujifilm X-S1 | X-U | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica X-U Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 features outer dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Leica X-U has specifications of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") along with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica X-U in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the X-U.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and X-U is 52 and 64 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica X-U Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and X-U.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Leica X-U will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Leica X-U Specifications
Fujifilm X-S1 | Leica X-U | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model type | Fujifilm X-S1 | Leica X-U |
Also Known as | - | Typ 113 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-11-24 | 2016-01-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12500 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-624mm (26.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/1.7-16.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 2.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 920g (2.03 pounds) | 635g (1.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") | 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 450 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-95 | BP-DC8 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $399 | $3,495 |