Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X Vario

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X Vario, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the X Vario (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100S was unveiled 2 months later than the X Vario and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100S grades against the X Vario in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X100S and Leica X Vario. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100S Gallery and Leica X Vario Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100S features external measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Leica X Vario has dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X Vario in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100S against the X Vario.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100S and X Vario is 80 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100S and X Vario.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.