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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X1

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Leica X1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X100
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X100T
Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • New Model is Leica X2
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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X1 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X100S and Leica X1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and X1 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100S was manufactured 3 years after the X1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100S scores against the X1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Leica X1

 Fujifilm X100S X1 
IntroducedJuly 2013December 2009More modern by 44 months
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Fujifilm X100S

 X1 Fujifilm X100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Leica X1

 Fujifilm X100S X1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100S enjoys physical measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Leica X1 has measurements of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X100S versus the X1.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100S and X1 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100S and X1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm X100S to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X100S is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Portrait photography camera
Leica X1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Street photography information
Leica X1 Street photography information
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Sports photography camera
Leica X1 as a Sports photography camera
45
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
34
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Travel photography camera
Leica X1 as a Travel photography camera
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
59
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography info
Leica X1 Landscape photography info
63
has manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
44
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging information
Leica X1 Vlogging information
29
great max aperture (f2.0)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
9
no video
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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Leica X1
 Fujifilm X100SLeica X1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X100S Leica X1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-29 2009-12-18
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4272 x 2856
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 30cm
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 lb) 306g (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,299 $1,495