Fujifilm XP80 vs Leica X Vario

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP80 and Leica X Vario, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the X Vario (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") and X Vario (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP80 was launched 20 months later than the X Vario which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP80 being a Compact camera and the Leica X Vario being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP80 scores against the X Vario in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XP80 & Leica X Vario. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery & Leica X Vario Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 has outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Leica X Vario has proportions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 compared to the X Vario.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and X Vario is 93 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP80 and X Vario.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The younger Fujifilm XP80 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.