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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
69
Overall
67
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
Portability
82
Imaging
51
Features
70
Overall
58

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X100T
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X100V
Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 405g - 118 x 66 x 55mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Other Name is Typ 109
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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X100F versus Leica D-Lux Typ 109, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100F was revealed 2 years after the D-Lux Typ 109 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X100F matches up against the D-Lux Typ 109 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 Fujifilm X100F D-Lux Typ 109 
IntroducedJanuary 2017September 2014More modern by 29 months
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Fujifilm X100F

 D-Lux Typ 109 Fujifilm X100F 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 Fujifilm X100F D-Lux Typ 109 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100F comes with external measurements of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X100F versus Leica D-Lux Typ 109 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 are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X100F compared to the D-Lux Typ 109.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100F and D-Lux Typ 109 is 79 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100F and D-Lux Typ 109.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100F having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X100F will show more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100F provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Portrait photography info
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
MP count good (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Street photography details
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Street photography details
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
75
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Sports photography information
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sports photography information
69
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (390 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100F
Travel photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
77
great battery (390 shots)
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is not selfie friendly
73
MP count good (13MP)
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Landscape photography factors
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Landscape photography factors
71
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
great battery (390 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
73
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Vlogging factors
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Vlogging factors
35
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Leica D-Lux Typ 109
 Fujifilm X100FLeica D-Lux Typ 109
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100F Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Otherwise known as - Typ 109
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-01-18 2014-09-23
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4112 x 3088
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 469 gr (1.03 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,300 $1,095