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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X2

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Leica X2 front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100F
Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Leica X1
  • Successor is Leica X Vario
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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X2 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and X2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100V was introduced 7 years later than the X2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X100V grades versus the X2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Leica X2

 Fujifilm X100V X2 
RevealedFebruary 2020May 2012More recent by 95 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Fujifilm X100V

 X2 Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Leica X2

 Fujifilm X100V X2 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100V has got external dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Leica X2 has proportions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V against the X2.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and X2 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100V and X2.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X100V to offer extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100V provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Portrait photography camera
Leica X2 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography info
Leica X2 Street photography info
74
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (478 grams)
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography highlights
Leica X2 Sports photography highlights
74
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (420 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
49
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (450 shots)
can't change focal length (36mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography details
Leica X2 Travel photography details
76
great battery (420 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
resolution is excellent (26MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (478g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
64
great battery power (450 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography factors
Leica X2 Landscape photography factors
73
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is excellent (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (420 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
53
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging highlights
Leica X2 Vlogging highlights
35
great max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (478 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Leica X2
 Fujifilm X100VLeica X2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X100V Leica X2
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2020-02-04 2012-05-10
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12500
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 36mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Macro focus range - 30cm
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 -
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 478 gr (1.05 pounds) 345 gr (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0")
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 photographs 450 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,399 $994