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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X Vario

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Leica X Vario front
Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X Vario Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Previous 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
  • Succeeded the Leica X2
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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X Vario Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X100V and Leica X Vario, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and X Vario (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X100V was revealed 6 years after the X Vario which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X100V scores vs the X Vario for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Leica X Vario

 Fujifilm X100V X Vario 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020June 2013More modern by 81 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k920kSharper screen (+700k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Fujifilm X100V

 X Vario Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Leica X Vario

 Fujifilm X100V X Vario 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X Vario Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100V has got outside measurements 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 X Vario has specifications of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X100V and Leica X Vario in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X100V against the X Vario.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X Vario size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100V and X Vario is 79 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X Vario top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X Vario Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100V and X Vario.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X100V to give you greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X100V should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X Vario sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X Vario Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography details
Leica X Vario Portrait photography details
82
manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100V
Street photography with Leica X Vario
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (478g)
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (680g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography advice
Leica X Vario Sports photography advice
74
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (420 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (450 shots)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Travel photography camera
Leica X Vario as a Travel photography camera
76
good battery life (420 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (478 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
good battery power (450 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography factors
Leica X Vario Landscape photography factors
73
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (420 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
61
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (450 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging factors
Leica X Vario Vlogging factors
35
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (478g)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X Vario Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Leica X Vario
 Fujifilm X100VLeica X Vario
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100V Leica X Vario
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-02-04 2013-06-11
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4928 x 3272
Max native ISO 12800 12500
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-70mm (2.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/3.5-6.4
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 478g (1.05 lbs) 680g (1.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 pictures 450 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP-DC8
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,399 $2,950