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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X1

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Leica X1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100F
Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Updated by Leica X2
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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X1 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm X100V versus Leica X1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and X1 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100V was launched 10 years after the X1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X100V grades versus the X1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Leica X1

 Fujifilm X100V X1 
IntroducedFebruary 2020December 2009More modern by 124 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Fujifilm X100V

 X1 Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Leica X1

 Fujifilm X100V X1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V offers outer measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Leica X1 has dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V and the X1.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100V and X1 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100V and X1.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X100V to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100V will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography factors
Leica X1 Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
63
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography info
Leica X1 Street photography info
74
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (478g)
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100V
Sports photography with Leica X1
74
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (420 shots)
supports phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
34
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography features
Leica X1 Travel photography features
76
better than average battery life (420 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
amazing sensor resolution (26MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (478 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
59
lighter than competitors (306g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X1 as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
amazing sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (420 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
44
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100V
Vlogging with Leica X1
35
great max aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (478 grams)
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Leica X1
 Fujifilm X100VLeica X1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100V Leica X1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-02-04 2009-12-18
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 measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4272 x 2856
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced 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 detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect 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/2.8
Macro focus range - 30cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 478g (1.05 lb) 306g (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,399 $1,495