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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X-U

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Leica X-U front
Portability
64
Imaging
59
Features
52
Overall
56

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X-U Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X100F
Leica X-U
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
  • 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 113
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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X-U Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X100V versus Leica X-U, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and X-U (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100V was revealed 4 years after the X-U which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100V matches up versus the X-U in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Leica X-U

 Fujifilm X100V X-U 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2016More modern by 50 months
Screen resolution1620k920kCrisper screen (+700k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Fujifilm X100V

 X-U Fujifilm X100V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Leica X-U

 Fujifilm X100V X-U 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X-U Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100V enjoys outer dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Leica X-U has sizing of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") along with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X100V and the X-U.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X-U size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and X-U is 79 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X-U top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X-U Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100V and X-U.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X100V to offer you extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X100V provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X-U sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X-U Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X-U Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography features
Leica X-U Portrait photography features
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
75
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Street photography camera
Leica X-U as a Street photography camera
74
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (478g)
63
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (635g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Sports photography camera
Leica X-U as a Sports photography camera
74
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (420 per charge)
has phase detect AF
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
good battery (450 per charge)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography advice
Leica X-U Travel photography advice
76
great battery pack (420 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is great (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (478g)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
good battery (450 per charge)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (635 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100V
Landscape photography with Leica X-U
73
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
63
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100V
Vlogging with Leica X-U
35
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (478 grams)
25
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (635g)
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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X-U Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Leica X-U
 Fujifilm X100VLeica X-U
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100V Leica X-U
Also referred to as - Typ 113
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-02-04 2016-01-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro 4 -
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12500
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/1.7-16.0
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 478 gr (1.05 lb) 635 gr (1.40 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5")
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 420 photos 450 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP-DC8
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,399 $3,495