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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).
Check the Fujifilm X100V versus Leica X-U in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
Photography Glossary
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