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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica CL

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica CL Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X100F
Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Introduced November 2017
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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica CL Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X100V vs Leica CL, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and the CL (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100V was released 2 years after the CL which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X100V matches up vs the CL in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Leica CL

 Fujifilm X100V CL 
IntroducedFebruary 2020November 2017Newer by 27 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm X100V

 CL Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Leica CL

 Fujifilm X100V CL 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica CL Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100V offers outside dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Leica CL has sizing of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X100V vs Leica CL in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X100V against the CL.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica CL size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and CL is 79 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica CL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100V and CL.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm X100V to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100V should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica CL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Portrait photography camera
Leica CL as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
72
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Street photography camera
Leica CL as a Street photography camera
74
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (478 grams)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
good ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100V
Sports photography with Leica CL
73
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (420 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/25,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100V
Travel photography with Leica CL
76
great battery power (420 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count excellent (26MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (478 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
66
has touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100V
Landscape photography with Leica CL
73
manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery power (420 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
68
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lack of image stabilization
low battery (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging features
Leica CL Vlogging features
35
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (478g)
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica CL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Leica CL
 Fujifilm X100VLeica CL
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X100V Leica CL
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-02-04 2017-11-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro 4 Maestro II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 6014 x 4014
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0 -
Available lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/25000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 478g (1.05 pounds) 403g (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8")
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 420 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-DC12
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,399 $3,799