Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X2
Portability
79 Imaging
71 Features
75 Overall
72
79 Imaging
71 Features
75 Overall
72
Portability
83 Imaging
57 Features
37 Overall
49
83 Imaging
57 Features
37 Overall
49
Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X2 Key Specs
Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X100V and Leica X2. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X100V Gallery and Leica X2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Leica X2
| Fujifilm X100V | X2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2020 |  | May 2012 | More recent by 95 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 230k | Sharper 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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and X2 is 79 and 83 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X100V as a Portrait photography camera
Leica X2 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Fujifilm X100V Street photography info
Leica X2 Street photography info
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)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X100V Sports photography highlights
Leica X2 Sports photography highlights
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
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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Fujifilm X100V Travel photography details
Leica X2 Travel photography details
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
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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Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography factors
Leica X2 Landscape photography factors
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
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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Fujifilm X100V Vlogging highlights
Leica X2 Vlogging highlights
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)
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm X100V vs Leica X2 Specifications
| Fujifilm X100V | Leica 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 |