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Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X2

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X100T front
 
Leica X2 front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 440g - 127 x 74 x 52mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X100S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X100F
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
  • Old Model is Leica X1
  • Updated by Leica X Vario
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Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X2 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X100T versus Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and the X2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100T was unveiled 2 years after the X2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X100T grades versus the X2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100T over the Leica X2

 Fujifilm X100T X2 
IntroducedSeptember 2014May 2012More modern by 29 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Fujifilm X100T

 X2 Fujifilm X100T 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100T and Leica X2

 Fujifilm X100T X2 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100T provides external dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Leica X2 has specifications of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X100T compared to the X2.

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100T and X2 is 80 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100T and X2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm X100T provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Portrait photography features
Leica X2 Portrait photography features
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Street photography features
Leica X2 Street photography features
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100T
Sports photography with Leica X2
57
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
49
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (450 shots)
focal length is fixed (36mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100T
Travel photography with Leica X2
73
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
64
good battery (450 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X2 as a Landscape photography camera
64
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
53
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Vlogging features
Leica X2 Vlogging features
35
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100T and Leica X2
 Fujifilm X100TLeica X2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X100T Leica X2
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-12 2012-05-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor 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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12500
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 30cm
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440g (0.97 lbs) 345g (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") 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 pictures 450 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $899 $994