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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X2

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
64
Overall
67
Fujifilm XF10 front
 
Leica X2 front
Portability
83
Imaging
57
Features
37
Overall
49

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 279g - 113 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced July 2018
Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Old Model is Leica X1
  • Newer Model is Leica X Vario
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X2 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and X2 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm XF10 was unveiled 6 years after the X2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XF10 grades versus the X2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF10 over the Leica X2

 Fujifilm XF10 X2 
LaunchedJuly 2018May 2012More modern by 76 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Fujifilm XF10

 X2 Fujifilm XF10 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF10 and Leica X2

 Fujifilm XF10 X2 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF10 has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Leica X2 has measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 versus the X2.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF10 and X2 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF10 and X2.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XF10 to deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XF10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica X2 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF10
Street photography with Leica X2
76
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (279g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
65
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Sports photography info
Leica X2 Sports photography info
65
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
can't change focal length (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
49
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (450 CIPA)
can't change focal length (36mm)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Travel photography info
Leica X2 Travel photography info
77
lighter than competitors in class (279g)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
good battery (450 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Landscape photography info
Leica X2 Landscape photography info
64
manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
53
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Vlogging factors
Leica X2 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (279g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica X2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF10 and Leica X2
 Fujifilm XF10Leica X2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm XF10 Leica X2
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-07-19 2012-05-10
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12500
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 36mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus range 10cm 30cm
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 279 gr (0.62 lb) 345 gr (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0")
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 shots 450 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $994