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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X-U

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Leica X-U front
Portability
64
Imaging
60
Features
52
Overall
56

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X-U Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2016
Leica X-U
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
  • 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Typ 113
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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X-U Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X-U, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the X-U (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X70 was announced around the same time to the X-U which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X70 scores vs the X-U for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Leica X-U

 Fujifilm X70 X-U 
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Fujifilm X70

 X-U Fujifilm X70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Leica X-U

 Fujifilm X70 X-U 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2016Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X-U Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X70 has got outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Leica X-U has sizing of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X70 vs the X-U.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X-U size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X70 and X-U is 86 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X-U top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X-U Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X70 and X-U.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X-U sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X-U Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X-U Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Portrait photography highlights
Leica X-U Portrait photography highlights
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Street photography camera
Leica X-U as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
64
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (635 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X70
Sports photography with Leica X-U
65
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
55
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
fixed focal length (35mm)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X70
Travel photography with Leica X-U
78
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (635g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography info
Leica X-U Landscape photography info
60
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
63
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Vlogging camera
Leica X-U as a Vlogging camera
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
25
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (635g)
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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X-U Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Leica X-U
 Fujifilm X70Leica X-U
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X70 Leica X-U
Also called as - Typ 113
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-15 2016-01-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12500
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 77 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/1.7-16.0
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) 2.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lb) 635 gr (1.40 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 450 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $700 $3,495