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Fujifilm X100T vs Leica CL

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59
Fujifilm X100T front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82
Imaging
67
Features
58
Overall
63

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica CL Key Specs

Fujifilm X100T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 440g - 127 x 74 x 52mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100S
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100F
Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Launched November 2017
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Fujifilm X100T vs Leica CL Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X100T versus Leica CL, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and CL (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100T was brought out 4 years earlier than the CL and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100T being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X100T scores against the CL with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100T over the Leica CL

 Fujifilm X100T CL 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm X100T

 CL Fujifilm X100T 
LaunchedNovember 2017September 2014Fresher by 38 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100T and Leica CL

 Fujifilm X100T CL 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica CL Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100T provides outer dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Leica CL has proportions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X100T versus the CL.

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica CL size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100T and CL is 80 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica CL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100T and CL.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Leica CL to deliver extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100T is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica CL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Portrait photography camera
Leica CL as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
72
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Street photography details
Leica CL Street photography details
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
above average ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Sports photography details
Leica CL Sports photography details
57
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/25,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Travel photography camera
Leica CL as a Travel photography camera
73
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
66
supports touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100T
Landscape photography with Leica CL
64
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
68
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Vlogging details
Leica CL Vlogging details
35
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
33
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm X100T vs Leica CL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100T and Leica CL
 Fujifilm X100TLeica CL
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100T Leica CL
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-09-12 2017-11-21
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6014 x 4014
Max native ISO 6400 50000
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/25000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 grams (0.97 pounds) 403 grams (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $899 $3,799