Fujifilm X20 vs Leica C

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X20 and Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the C (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and C (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 4 months earlier than the C so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the C with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 and Leica C. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Leica C Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 features external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Leica C has dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X20 and Leica C in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the C.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and C is 83 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and C.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 has the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler.