Fujifilm X20 vs Leica X-U

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X20 vs Leica X-U, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and X-U (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and X-U (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 3 years earlier than the X-U which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X20 being a Compact camera and the Leica X-U being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the X-U for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 and Leica X-U. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Leica X-U Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Leica X-U has measurements of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") along with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Leica X-U in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the X-U.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and X-U is 83 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and X-U.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Leica X-U will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.