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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X Vario

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
64
Overall
67
Fujifilm XF10 front
 
Leica X Vario front
Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X Vario Key Specs

Fujifilm XF10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 279g - 113 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Old Model is Leica X2
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X Vario Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 and Leica X Vario, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and X Vario (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XF10 was released 5 years after the X Vario which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XF10 matches up vs the X Vario in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF10 over the Leica X Vario

 Fujifilm XF10 X Vario 
AnnouncedJuly 2018June 2013More modern by 63 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Fujifilm XF10

 X Vario Fujifilm XF10 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF10 and Leica X Vario

 Fujifilm XF10 X Vario 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X Vario Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF10 has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Leica X Vario has measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XF10 and Leica X Vario in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 and the X Vario.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X Vario size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF10 and X Vario is 88 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X Vario top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X Vario Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF10 and X Vario.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XF10 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XF10 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X Vario sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X Vario Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF10
Portrait photography with Leica X Vario
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Street photography advice
Leica X Vario Street photography advice
76
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than average (279 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Sports photography advice
Leica X Vario Sports photography advice
65
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (450 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XF10
Travel photography with Leica X Vario
77
lighter than average (279g)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
great battery life (450 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (680 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Landscape photography factors
Leica X Vario Landscape photography factors
64
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
61
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Vlogging info
Leica X Vario Vlogging info
37
touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
lighter than average (279 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
25
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (680 grams)
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X Vario Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF10 and Leica X Vario
 Fujifilm XF10Leica X Vario
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm XF10 Leica X Vario
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-07-19 2013-06-11
Body design 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 15.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3272
Max native ISO 12800 12500
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 91 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28-70mm (2.5x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 279 grams (0.62 lbs) 680 grams (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1320
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 450 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-DC8
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $2,950