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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica D-Lux 7

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Leica D-Lux 7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica D-Lux 7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X100T
Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced November 2018
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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica D-Lux 7 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm X100S versus Leica D-Lux 7, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the D-Lux 7 (17MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100S was manufactured 6 years earlier than the D-Lux 7 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X100S scores against the D-Lux 7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Leica D-Lux 7

 Fujifilm X100S D-Lux 7 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Fujifilm X100S

 D-Lux 7 Fujifilm X100S 
AnnouncedNovember 2018July 2013Newer by 64 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1240k460kClearer display (+780k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Leica D-Lux 7

 Fujifilm X100S D-Lux 7 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica D-Lux 7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100S has got physical measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 7 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X100S versus Leica D-Lux 7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100S and the D-Lux 7.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica D-Lux 7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100S and D-Lux 7 is 80 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica D-Lux 7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica D-Lux 7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100S and D-Lux 7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100S featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica D-Lux 7 will give you extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100S is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica D-Lux 7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica D-Lux 7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica D-Lux 7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Portrait photography camera
Leica D-Lux 7 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100S
Street photography with Leica D-Lux 7
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Sports photography advice
Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography advice
45
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
71
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (340 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100S
Travel photography with Leica D-Lux 7
67
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
78
great battery power (340 shots)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (17MP)
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100S
Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux 7
63
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
76
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (340 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging details
Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging details
29
good max aperture (f2.0)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
37
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica D-Lux 7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Leica D-Lux 7
 Fujifilm X100SLeica D-Lux 7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100S Leica D-Lux 7
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-29 2018-11-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 17 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4736 x 3552
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,350k dot 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1800 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 403 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5")
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 330 images 340 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,299 $1,193