Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X-U

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XF10 versus Leica X-U, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and X-U (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm XF10 was brought out 2 years after the X-U which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF10 scores vs the X-U when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF10 and Leica X-U. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF10 Gallery and Leica X-U Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF10 offers external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Leica X-U has proportions of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") and a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XF10 versus Leica X-U in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 versus the X-U.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF10 and X-U is 88 and 64 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF10 and X-U.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XF10 to give you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XF10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.