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Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X Vario

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X100T front
 
Leica X Vario front
Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X Vario Key Specs

Fujifilm X100T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 440g - 127 x 74 x 52mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100S
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X100F
Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Older Model is Leica X2
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Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X Vario Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X Vario, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and the X Vario (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100T was revealed 16 months later than the X Vario which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X100T grades against the X Vario in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100T over the Leica X Vario

 Fujifilm X100T X Vario 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014June 2013Fresher by 16 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Fujifilm X100T

 X Vario Fujifilm X100T 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100T and Leica X Vario

 Fujifilm X100T X Vario 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X Vario Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100T comes with exterior measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Leica X Vario has measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X100T against the X Vario.

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X Vario size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100T and X Vario is 80 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X Vario top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X Vario Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100T and X Vario.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos although you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm X100T is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X Vario sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X Vario Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X Vario Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Portrait photography camera
Leica X Vario as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Street photography camera
Leica X Vario as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Sports photography highlights
Leica X Vario Sports photography highlights
57
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (450 shots)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100T
Travel photography with Leica X Vario
73
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
56
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (680 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Landscape photography details
Leica X Vario Landscape photography details
64
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
61
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Vlogging info
Leica X Vario Vlogging info
35
good max aperture (f2.0)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
25
quite wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (680g)
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Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X Vario Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100T and Leica X Vario
 Fujifilm X100TLeica X Vario
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100T Leica X Vario
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-09-12 2013-06-11
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3272
Maximum native ISO 6400 12500
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-70mm (2.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash options Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 pounds) 680g (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1320
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 450 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $899 $2,950