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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X1

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Leica X1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched December 2009
  • Replacement is Leica X2
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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and X1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X70 was unveiled 6 years after the X1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X70 grades vs the X1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Leica X1

 Fujifilm X70 X1 
LaunchedJanuary 2016December 2009More modern by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Fujifilm X70

 X1 Fujifilm X70 

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Leica X1

 Fujifilm X70 X1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X70 has got physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Leica X1 has sizing of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X70 compared to the X1.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X70 and X1 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X70 and X1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X70 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X70 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Portrait photography advice
Leica X1 Portrait photography advice
76
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
63
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X70
Street photography with Leica X1
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
no image stabilization
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (306g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X70
Sports photography with Leica X1
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
34
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Travel photography info
Leica X1 Travel photography info
78
has touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
lighter than competition (306g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X70
Landscape photography with Leica X1
60
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
44
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Vlogging information
Leica X1 Vlogging information
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Leica X1
 Fujifilm X70Leica X1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X70 Leica X1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-15 2009-12-18
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4272 x 2856
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance - 30cm
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) -
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340g (0.75 pounds) 306g (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $700 $1,495