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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X Vario

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Leica X Vario front
Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X Vario Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2016
Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Replaced the Leica X2
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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X Vario Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X Vario, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the X Vario (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X70 was launched 2 years later than the X Vario and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X70 scores against the X Vario with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Leica X Vario

 Fujifilm X70 X Vario 
RevealedJanuary 2016June 2013Fresher by 32 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Fujifilm X70

 X Vario Fujifilm X70 

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Leica X Vario

 Fujifilm X70 X Vario 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X Vario Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X70 has got outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Leica X Vario has specifications of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X70 versus the X Vario.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X Vario size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X70 and X Vario is 86 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X Vario top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X Vario Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X70 and X Vario.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm X70 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X Vario sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X Vario Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X Vario Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica X Vario as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Street photography highlights
Leica X Vario Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
no image stabilization
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (680g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Sports photography features
Leica X Vario Sports photography features
65
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (450 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Travel photography factors
Leica X Vario Travel photography factors
78
features touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
great battery power (450 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (680 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography factors
Leica X Vario Landscape photography factors
59
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
61
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Vlogging information
Leica X Vario Vlogging information
74
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
25
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (680g)
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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X Vario Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Leica X Vario
 Fujifilm X70Leica X Vario
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X70 Leica X Vario
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-15 2013-06-11
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3272
Highest native ISO 6400 12500
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 77 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28-70mm (2.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.5-6.4
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) -
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lbs) 680 gr (1.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1320
Other
Battery life 330 shots 450 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $700 $2,950