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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X1

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
69
Overall
68
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Leica X1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X1 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
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100T
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X100V
Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Later Model is Leica X2
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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X100F versus Leica X1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and X1 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100F was manufactured 7 years after the X1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X100F scores against the X1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Leica X1

 Fujifilm X100F X1 
RevealedJanuary 2017December 2009Newer by 87 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Fujifilm X100F

 X1 Fujifilm X100F 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Leica X1

 Fujifilm X100F X1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100F provides outer dimensions of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Leica X1 has specifications of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X100F compared to the X1.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100F and X1 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100F and X1.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X100F to resolve greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X100F provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Portrait photography camera
Leica X1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
63
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Street photography details
Leica X1 Street photography details
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (306g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Sports photography information
Leica X1 Sports photography information
69
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (390 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
34
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Travel photography features
Leica X1 Travel photography features
77
good battery power (390 shots)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
59
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Landscape photography details
Leica X1 Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
good battery power (390 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
44
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Vlogging highlights
Leica X1 Vlogging highlights
35
good max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Leica X1
 Fujifilm X100FLeica X1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100F Leica X1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-01-18 2009-12-18
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4272 x 2856
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 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 focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 325 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Macro focus range - 30cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 469 grams (1.03 lbs) 306 grams (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
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
Pricing at launch $1,300 $1,495