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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X2

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Leica X2 front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2016
Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Leica X1
  • Updated by Leica X Vario
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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X2 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X70 versus Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the X2 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X70 was manufactured 3 years later than the X2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X70 matches up versus the X2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Leica X2

 Fujifilm X70 X2 
RevealedJanuary 2016May 2012More recent by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Fujifilm X70

 X2 Fujifilm X70 

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Leica X2

 Fujifilm X70 X2 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Leica X2 has dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X70 versus Leica X2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X70 against the X2.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X70 and X2 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X70 and X2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm X70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Portrait photography highlights
Leica X2 Portrait photography highlights
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Street photography camera
Leica X2 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
65
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Sports photography camera
Leica X2 as a Sports photography camera
65
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
49
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (36mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Travel photography highlights
Leica X2 Travel photography highlights
78
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography details
Leica X2 Landscape photography details
60
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
53
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Vlogging camera
Leica X2 as a Vlogging camera
74
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Leica X2
 Fujifilm X70Leica X2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X70 Leica X2
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-15 2012-05-10
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12500
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 77 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 36mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance - 30cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) -
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 gr (0.75 pounds) 345 gr (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 450 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $700 $994