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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X1

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
64
Overall
67
Fujifilm XF10 front
 
Leica X1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
33
Overall
44

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 279g - 113 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced July 2018
Leica X1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • 35mm (F2.8) lens
  • 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Later Model is Leica X2
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X1 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XF10 versus Leica X1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and X1 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm XF10 was manufactured 8 years later than the X1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XF10 grades vs the X1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF10 over the Leica X1

 Fujifilm XF10 X1 
IntroducedJuly 2018December 2009More recent by 105 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Fujifilm XF10

 X1 Fujifilm XF10 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF10 and Leica X1

 Fujifilm XF10 X1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF10 provides external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Leica X1 has dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 against the X1.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF10 and X1 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF10 and X1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XF10 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XF10 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF10
Portrait photography with Leica X1
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
63
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Street photography camera
Leica X1 as a Street photography camera
76
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (279 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (306g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Sports photography camera
Leica X1 as a Sports photography camera
65
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
34
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XF10
Travel photography with Leica X1
77
lighter than competition in class (279 grams)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
lighter than competition (306g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X1 as a Landscape photography camera
64
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
44
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Vlogging info
Leica X1 Vlogging info
37
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (279g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF10 and Leica X1
 Fujifilm XF10Leica X1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm XF10 Leica X1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-07-19 2009-12-18
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4272 x 2856
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 91 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus range 10cm 30cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes 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
AEB
White balance 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 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 279 gr (0.62 lb) 306 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $1,495