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Fujifilm X30 vs Leica C

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Fujifilm X30 vs Leica C Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Launched September 2013
  • Also referred to as Typ112
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Fujifilm X30 vs Leica C Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X30 versus Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the C (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and C (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 12 months after the C so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 scores vs the C in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Leica C

 Fujifilm X30 C 
LaunchedAugust 2014September 2013Newer by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Fujifilm X30

 C Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Leica C

 Fujifilm X30 C 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution920k920kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Leica C Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 features outside measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Leica C has proportions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the C.

Fujifilm X30 vs Leica C size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and C is 80 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and C.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography details
Leica C Portrait photography details
47
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
42
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography factors
Leica C Street photography factors
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competition (423g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography highlights
Leica C Sports photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (470 shots)
has phase detect AF
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography highlights
Leica C Travel photography highlights
62
great battery (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography details
Leica C Landscape photography details
58
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
54
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Leica C
34
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (423g)
39
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X30 vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Leica C
 Fujifilm X30Leica C
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X30 Leica C
Otherwise known as - Typ112
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-08-26 2013-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 1%
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423 gr (0.93 lb) 195 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 470 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $499 $1,299