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Fujifilm X10 vs Leica M9-P

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50

Fujifilm X10 vs Leica M9-P Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X20
Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Succeeded the Leica M9
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Fujifilm X10 vs Leica M9-P Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X10 versus Leica M9-P, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and M9-P (18MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and M9-P (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 13 months later than the M9-P which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X10 being a Compact camera and the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up vs the M9-P with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Leica M9-P

 Fujifilm X10 M9-P 
RevealedJuly 2012June 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Fujifilm X10

 M9-P Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Leica M9-P

 Fujifilm X10 M9-P 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Leica M9-P has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X10 versus Leica M9-P 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 change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the M9-P.

Fujifilm X10 vs Leica M9-P size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and M9-P is 83 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Leica M9-P top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and M9-P.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Leica M9-P will offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X10 vs Leica M9-P sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Leica M9-P Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Leica M9-P Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography details
Leica M9-P Portrait photography details
49
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000s)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
70
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
Leica M9-P as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition (350 grams)
64
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
Leica M9-P as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery life (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
terrible battery (350 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography information
Leica M9-P Travel photography information
60
good battery life (270 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (350 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (350 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography info
Leica M9-P Landscape photography info
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
60
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M9-P as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (350g)
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm X10 vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Leica M9-P
 Fujifilm X10Leica M9-P
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X10 Leica M9-P
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-07-11 2011-06-21
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 3200 2500
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica M
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 59
Crop factor 4.1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 600 gr (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 68
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 11.6
DXO Low light score 245 854
Other
Battery life 270 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $7,995