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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Leica Q front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Also Known as Typ 116
  • Replacement is Leica Q2
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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and Q (24MP) and the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and Q (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X70 was released 8 months later than the Q so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X70 grades versus the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Leica Q

 Fujifilm X70 Q 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016June 2015More recent by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Fujifilm X70

 Q Fujifilm X70 

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q

 Fujifilm X70 Q 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X70 enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Leica Q has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X70 compared to the Q.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X70 and Q is 86 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X70 and Q.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X70 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Leica Q will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X70 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Portrait photography details
Leica Q Portrait photography details
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Street photography advice
Leica Q Street photography advice
78
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Yes)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
more heavy than competitors (640g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Sports photography highlights
Leica Q Sports photography highlights
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Yes)
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Travel photography camera
Leica Q as a Travel photography camera
78
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competitors (640 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography features
Leica Q Landscape photography features
59
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Yes)
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Vlogging highlights
Leica Q Vlogging highlights
74
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
32
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Yes)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (640 grams)
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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q
 Fujifilm X70Leica Q
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X70 Leica Q
Also called as - Typ 116
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-01-15 2015-06-10
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/1.7
Macro focus distance - 17cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 pounds) 640g (1.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 2221
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $700 $4,300