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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux 7

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
69
Overall
67
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Leica D-Lux 7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux 7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100T
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X100V
Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Released November 2018
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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux 7 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux 7, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) and D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X100F was launched 22 months earlier than the D-Lux 7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X100F grades against the D-Lux 7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Leica D-Lux 7

 Fujifilm X100F D-Lux 7 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Fujifilm X100F

 D-Lux 7 Fujifilm X100F 
ReleasedNovember 2018January 2017More recent by 22 months
Display resolution1240k1040kSharper display (+200k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Leica D-Lux 7

 Fujifilm X100F D-Lux 7 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux 7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100F provides outside dimensions of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 7 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux 7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X100F against the D-Lux 7.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux 7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100F and D-Lux 7 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux 7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux 7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100F and D-Lux 7.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100F due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X100F will render greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100F will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux 7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux 7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux 7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100F
Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux 7
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100F
Street photography with Leica D-Lux 7
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Sports photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography highlights
69
silent mode (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (390 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
71
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Travel photography highlights
Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography highlights
77
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
78
good battery life (340 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (17 megapixels)
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Landscape photography advice
Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography advice
71
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
good battery pack (390 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
76
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100F
Vlogging with Leica D-Lux 7
35
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
36
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux 7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Leica D-Lux 7
 Fujifilm X100FLeica D-Lux 7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100F Leica D-Lux 7
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-01-18 2018-11-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 17MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4736 x 3552
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1800 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 469 gr (1.03 pounds) 403 gr (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5")
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 390 shots 340 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,300 $1,193