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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica X1

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Leica X1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
33
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica X1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30
Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched December 2009
  • Successor is Leica X2
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica X1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-T20 and Leica X1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and X1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was unveiled 7 years later than the X1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up against the X1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Leica X1

 Fujifilm X-T20 X1 
LaunchedJanuary 2017December 2009More recent by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 X1 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Leica X1

 Fujifilm X-T20 X1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica X1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 enjoys external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Leica X1 has dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T20 and Leica X1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the X1.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica X1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and X1 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica X1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica X1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and X1.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T20 to result in greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T20 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica X1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica X1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica X1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography information
Leica X1 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
62
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography advice
Leica X1 Street photography advice
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
does not have image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (306g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography features
Leica X1 Sports photography features
75
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
33
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Travel photography with Leica X1
76
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
59
lighter than average (306 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography highlights
Leica X1 Landscape photography highlights
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Vlogging camera
Leica X1 as a Vlogging camera
36
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica X1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Leica X1
 Fujifilm X-T20Leica X1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Leica X1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-01-18 2009-12-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4272 x 2856
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 325 11
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus distance - 30cm
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 306 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $900 $1,495