Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X-U

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm X100F versus Leica X-U, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and X-U (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100F was brought out 13 months after the X-U which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X100F matches up versus the X-U with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X100F and Leica X-U. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X100F Gallery and Leica X-U Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100F enjoys outside dimensions of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Leica X-U has proportions of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") along with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X100F versus Leica X-U in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100F vs the X-U.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100F and X-U is 79 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100F and X-U.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X100F to give more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X100F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.