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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Leica X2 front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X100T
Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica X1
  • Successor is Leica X Vario
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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the X2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100S was unveiled 15 months later than the X2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X100S matches up versus the X2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Leica X2

 Fujifilm X100S X2 
IntroducedJuly 2013May 2012More recent by 15 months
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Fujifilm X100S

 X2 Fujifilm X100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Leica X2

 Fujifilm X100S X2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100S offers physical dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Leica X2 has proportions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X100S versus the X2.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and X2 is 80 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100S and X2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm X100S should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100S
Portrait photography with Leica X2
74
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Street photography camera
Leica X2 as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Sports photography camera
Leica X2 as a Sports photography camera
45
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
49
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (450 per charge)
can't change focal length (36mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Travel photography information
Leica X2 Travel photography information
67
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
64
good battery power (450 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography advice
Leica X2 Landscape photography advice
63
has manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
53
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (450 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging information
Leica X2 Vlogging information
29
great max aperture (f2.0)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
9
no video
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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Leica X2
 Fujifilm X100SLeica X2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X100S Leica X2
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-29 2012-05-10
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12500
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 36mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 30cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,350k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 345 grams (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 450 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,299 $994