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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica C-Lux

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Leica C-Lux front
Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica C-Lux Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X100T
Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Launched June 2018
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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica C-Lux Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X100S and Leica C-Lux, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the C-Lux (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and C-Lux (1") possess different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X100S was introduced 5 years before the C-Lux and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X100S matches up against the C-Lux when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Leica C-Lux

 Fujifilm X100S C-Lux 

Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Fujifilm X100S

 C-Lux Fujifilm X100S 
LaunchedJune 2018July 2013Fresher by 59 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1240k460kCrisper display (+780k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Leica C-Lux

 Fujifilm X100S C-Lux 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica C-Lux Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100S features outer measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Leica C-Lux has dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X100S and Leica C-Lux in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100S compared to the C-Lux.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica C-Lux size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100S and C-Lux is 80 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica C-Lux top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica C-Lux Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100S and C-Lux.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100S with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica C-Lux will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100S will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica C-Lux sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica C-Lux Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica C-Lux Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography details
Leica C-Lux Portrait photography details
74
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
65
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Street photography camera
Leica C-Lux as a Street photography camera
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Sports photography camera
Leica C-Lux as a Sports photography camera
45
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (370 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Travel photography camera
Leica C-Lux as a Travel photography camera
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
75
good battery life (370 per charge)
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography info
Leica C-Lux Landscape photography info
63
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100S
Vlogging with Leica C-Lux
29
fast max aperture (f2.0)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica C-Lux Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Leica C-Lux
 Fujifilm X100SLeica C-Lux
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X100S Leica C-Lux
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-07-29 2018-06-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 340 grams (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 370 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,299 $1,050