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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X-U

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
64
Overall
67
Fujifilm XF10 front
 
Leica X-U front
Portability
64
Imaging
59
Features
52
Overall
56

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X-U Key Specs

Fujifilm XF10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 279g - 113 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced July 2018
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
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also referred to as Typ 113
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X-U Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF10 over the Leica X-U

 Fujifilm XF10 X-U 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2016Newer by 31 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Fujifilm XF10

 X-U Fujifilm XF10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen

Common features in the Fujifilm XF10 and Leica X-U

 Fujifilm XF10 X-U 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X-U Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X-U size comparison

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

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X-U top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X-U Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X-U sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X-U Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X-U Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica X-U as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
75
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF10
Street photography with Leica X-U
76
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than others (279 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
63
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
heavier than others (635g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Sports photography camera
Leica X-U as a Sports photography camera
65
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
good battery (450 CIPA)
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XF10
Travel photography with Leica X-U
77
lighter than others (279 grams)
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
good battery (450 per charge)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (635 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X-U as a Landscape photography camera
64
focusing manually
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
63
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good battery (450 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Vlogging factors
Leica X-U Vlogging factors
37
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
lighter than others (279g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
25
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (635g)
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X-U Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF10 and Leica X-U
 Fujifilm XF10Leica X-U
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm XF10 Leica X-U
Otherwise known as - Typ 113
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-07-19 2016-01-20
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12500
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 91 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/1.7-16.0
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m (at ISO 100) 2.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 279g (0.62 pounds) 635g (1.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 450 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-DC8
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $3,495