Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica X2 Comparison

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Fujifilm S9900w

16 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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16 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica X2 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Fujifilm S9900w, which was introduced in January 2015 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP sensor whereas Leica X2, which was introduced in May 2012 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 16.0MP APS-C sensor. As you can see, X2 is 3 years older than S9900w. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm S9900w and Leica X2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2015-01-14

16MP - CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Screen

920k dot Electronic viewfinder

10.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

670g. 123 x 87 x 116 mm

Leica X2 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-05-10

16MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12500

36 mm f2.80 Prime Lens

2.70" Fixed Type Screen

5.0fps continuous shooting

No Video Mode

345g. 124 x 69 x 52 mm

Replaced Leica X1 Compare

Leica X2 was replaced by Leica X Vario. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Leica X Vario vs Leica X2
Leica X Vario vs Fujifilm S9900w

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm S9900w and Leica X2 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Fujifilm S9900w over Leica X2

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization	Optical vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Viewfinder	Electronic vs Electronic (Optional)	Better framing and control
Max ISO	12.800 vs 12.500	2% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution	460k dots vs 230k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 5.0fps	5 fps faster
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 36mm	12 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	1200mm vs 36mm	1164 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	50x vs 1×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs None	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger LCD	Yes vs No	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies

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Reasons to choose Leica X2 over Fujifilm S9900w

External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Max Mech. Shutter	1/2000s vs 1/1700s	faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life	450 shots vs 300 shots	150 more frames with a single charge
Weight	345 g vs 670 g	325 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide	2.80 vs 2.90	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 6.50	faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area	23.19µm2 vs 1.76µm2	1217% larger pixel area

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Common Strengths of Fujifilm S9900w and Leica X2

Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control

Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm S9900w and Leica X2

Fixed Screen	Fixed vs No	Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
LCD Screen Size	2.70" vs 2.70"	Small display
LCD Screen Resolution	460k dots vs 230k dots	Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica X2: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm S9900w and Leica X2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S9900w has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″) and weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) (including batteries). Leica X2 has external dimensions of 124 x 69 x 52 mm (4.88 x 2.72 x 2.05″) and weighs 345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Leica X2. Leica X2 is 18mm shorter and 64mm thinner than Fujifilm S9900w but it is also 1mm wider.

Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Leica X2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and Leica X2.

Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Leica X2 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm S9900w and Leica X2.

Top View Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the the Leica X2 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Leica X2 is significantly lighter (325g ) than the Fujifilm S9900w which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S9900w

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S9900w

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm S9900w nor Leica X2 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm S9900w's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Leica X2's 2.7 screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica X2: Sensor Comparison

Both Fujifilm S9900w and Leica X2 have 16.0 MP resolution sensors but Fujifilm S9900w's sensor is (1/2. ) and Leica X2's sensor is APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm ).

Since Leica X2's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Fujifilm S9900w.

Below you can see the S9900w and X2 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Leica X2 Cameras

As seen above, Leica X2 has a infx Larger sensor area than Fujifilm S9900w. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica X2 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50x zoom lens whereas Leica X2 features a 36 mm F2.8 Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Fujifilm S9900w's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Leica X2's 36mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, X2's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Fujifilm S9900w has 1164mm longer reach than the Leica X2. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Leica X2 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9900w

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

S9900w

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

S9900w

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

S9900w

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

Average

What types of Photography are Fujifilm S9900w and Leica X2 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm S9900w and Leica X2 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm S9900w for Portrait Photography

POOR

Leica X2 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm S9900w for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Leica X2 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
Optional External Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
36 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Fujifilm S9900w for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Leica X2 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
11 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
36 mm Tele Lens
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Fujifilm S9900w for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Leica X2 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
670g
Body Thickness 116mm
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
345g
Body Thickness 52mm
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Fujifilm S9900w for Landscape Photography

POOR

Leica X2 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
36 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Leica X2: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm S9900w and Leica X2, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm S9900w and Leica X2 scores compare:

Fujifilm S9900w

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #53 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #601 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Leica X2

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #50 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #527 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Leica X2 has a higher Overall Score than the Fujifilm S9900w and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Leica X2 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Fujifilm S9900w	Leica X2
Brand	Fujifilm	Leica
Announced	2015-01-14	2012-05-10
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CMOS
Size		APS-C
Dimensions	1/2.	23.6 x 15.8 mm
Area	0.00mm²	372.88mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4928 x 3264
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	12,500 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	11
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-1200 mm (50x)	36 mm (1×)
Max Aperture	F2.9-6.5	F2.8
Macro Focus Range	7cm	30cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3.00"	2.70"
Resolution	460k dots	230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution	920k dots	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	97%	n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/1700s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Optical	No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	7.00 m (with Auto ISO)	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	5.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	None
Video Formats	H.264	n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	670g	345g
Dimensions	123 x 87 x 116mm	124 x 69 x 52mm
Battery Life	300 shots	450 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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