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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X2

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
69
Overall
67
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Leica X2 front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X100T
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X100V
Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Older Model is Leica X1
  • Replacement is Leica X Vario
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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X2 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X100F versus Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and X2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100F was unveiled 4 years later than the X2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X100F scores vs the X2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Leica X2

 Fujifilm X100F X2 
LaunchedJanuary 2017May 2012Fresher by 58 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Fujifilm X100F

 X2 Fujifilm X100F 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Leica X2

 Fujifilm X100F X2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100F has got outer measurements 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 X2 has proportions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X100F versus Leica X2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100F and the X2.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100F and X2 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100F and X2.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X100F to give you greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X100F will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Portrait photography factors
Leica X2 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
74
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Street photography factors
Leica X2 Street photography factors
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100F
Sports photography with Leica X2
69
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (390 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
49
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (450 per charge)
fixed focal length (36mm)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Travel photography highlights
Leica X2 Travel photography highlights
77
great battery pack (390 shots)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
64
great battery life (450 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100F
Landscape photography with Leica X2
71
has manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
53
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (450 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Vlogging info
Leica X2 Vlogging info
35
good max aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm X100F vs Leica X2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Leica X2
 Fujifilm X100FLeica X2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100F Leica X2
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-18 2012-05-10
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12500
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 325 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 36mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Macro focus range - 30cm
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 469g (1.03 lb) 345g (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0")
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 photos 450 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,300 $994