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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
69
Overall
67
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Leica Q front
Portability
63
Imaging
71
Features
64
Overall
68

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100T
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X100V
Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Additionally Known as Typ 116
  • Newer Model is Leica Q2
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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X100F and Leica Q, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and the Q (24MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) and Q (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100F was brought out 20 months later than the Q making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X100F matches up against the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Leica Q

 Fujifilm X100F Q 
IntroducedJanuary 2017June 2015More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Fujifilm X100F

 Q Fujifilm X100F 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Leica Q

 Fujifilm X100F Q 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100F offers exterior 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) and the Leica Q has sizing of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X100F and Leica Q in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100F and the Q.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100F and Q is 79 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100F and Q.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100F provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X100F should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Portrait photography highlights
Leica Q Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
82
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Street photography details
Leica Q Street photography details
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Yes)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
above average ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than competition in class (640g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Sports photography camera
Leica Q as a Sports photography camera
69
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (390 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
68
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Yes)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100F
Travel photography with Leica Q
77
good battery (390 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
63
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competition in class (640g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Landscape photography information
Leica Q Landscape photography information
71
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
good battery (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
74
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Yes)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Vlogging factors
Leica Q Vlogging factors
35
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
32
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Yes)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (640g)
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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Leica Q
 Fujifilm X100FLeica Q
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X100F Leica Q
Otherwise known as - Typ 116
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-18 2015-06-10
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/1.7
Macro focusing range - 17cm
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 469 gr (1.03 lb) 640 gr (1.41 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 2221
Other
Battery life 390 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,300 $4,300