Fujifilm XP80 vs Leica C

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP80 and Leica C, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and C (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP80 was unveiled 17 months after the C which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up against the C for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XP80 & Leica C. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery & Leica C Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP80 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Leica C has specifications of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP80 and Leica C in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 and the C.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and C is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and C.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm XP80 will give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP80 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.