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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2

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Fujifilm X100S

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

Fujifilm X100S
$1299.00

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Leica X2

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

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Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing X100S and X2, two Large Sensor Compact cameras from Fujifilm and Leica. Fujifilm X100S was introduced to market in July 2013 and Leica X2 was launched in May 2012. There is 14 months difference between X100S and X2 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger X100S, especially in sensor tech.

Both Fujifilm X100S and Leica X2 cameras have 16.0MP APS-C sensors.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm X100S and Leica X2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm X100S Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-07-29
  • 16MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
  • 35 mm f2.00 Prime Lens
  • 2.8" Fixed Type Screen
  • 2350k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder
  • 6 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 445g. 127 x 74 x 54 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm FinePix X100 Compare

Leica X2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-05-10
  • 16MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 36 mm f2.80 Prime Lens
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5 fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • Unknown High-Speed Video
  • 345g. 124 x 69 x 52 mm
  • Replaced Leica X1 Compare

Fujifilm X100S was replaced by Fujifilm X100T. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100S
Fujifilm X100T vs Leica X2

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 X100S

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm X100S and Leica X2 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm X100S over Leica X2
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical vs Electronic (Optional) Better framing and control
Max ISO 12.800 vs 12.500 2% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points 49 vs 11 38 more focus points
LCD Screen Size 2.8" vs 2.7" 0.1 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution 460k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting 6.0fps vs 5.0fps 1 fps faster
Focal Length - Wide 35mm vs 36mm 1 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 2.00 vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele 2.00 vs 2.80 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs None Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter Yes vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Reasons to choose Leica X2 over Fujifilm X100S
Face Detection Focus Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Battery Life 450 shots vs 330 shots 120 more frames with a single charge
Weight 345 g vs 445 g 100 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele 36mm vs 35mm 1 mm longer tele reach
Common Strengths of Fujifilm X100S and Leica X2
Built-in Flash Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Manual Focusing Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Max Aperture - Tele 2.00 vs 2.80 Fast lenses at tele
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm X100S and Leica X2
Image Stabilization No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Articulating Screen No vs No No flexible viewing angles
LCD Screen Size 2.8" vs 2.7" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution 460k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Focal Length - Wide 35mm vs 36mm No real wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele 35mm vs 36mm No Tele reach
Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm X100S and Leica X2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm X100S and Leica X2. Leica X2 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 3mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Fujifilm X100S.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2 Camera Size Comparison - Front View


Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm X100S and Leica X2.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2 Camera Size Comparison - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X100S and Leica X2.
Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2 Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2 Detailed Size Comparison

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 (100g ) than the Fujifilm X100S which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

X100S
X2
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Average
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Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

X100S
X2
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Fujifilm X100S nor Leica X2 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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 Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm X100S's 2.8" 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 X100S vs Leica X2: Sensor Comparison

Both Fujifilm X100S and Leica X2 have APS-C sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Another difference between these two cameras is that Fujifilm X100S's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the X100S and X2 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2 Sensor Size Comparison


Fujifilm X100S and Leica X2 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm X100S vs Leica X2 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm X100S features a 35 mm F2.0 Prime lens whereas Leica X2 features a 36 mm F2.8 Prime lens.

Fujifilm X100S has 1mm wider coverage than the Leica X2. At f2.00, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Leica X2 has 1mm longer telezoom reach than the Fujifilm X100S. However, with a max aperture of f2.00, Fujifilm X100S is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

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Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X100S
X2
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X100S
X2
Fastest - Leica Q
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X100S
X2
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
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What types of Photography are Fujifilm X100S and Leica X2 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm X100S 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 X100S for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Leica X2 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details
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 X100S for Street Photography

GOOD

Leica X2 for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
No Image Stabilization
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
Read the details
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
Read the details

Fujifilm X100S for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Leica X2 for Sports Photography

POOR
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
35 mm Tele Lens
Read the details
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 X100S for Daily Photography

GOOD

Leica X2 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
445g
Body Thickness 54mm
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
345g
Body Thickness 52mm
Read the details

Fujifilm X100S for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Leica X2 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sensor
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
36 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
Read the details


Fujifilm X100S 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 X100S and Leica X2, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 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 X100S and Leica X2 scores compare:

Fujifilm X100S
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #35 out of 58 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #322 out of 1190 in all Cameras
Leica X2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #45 out of 58 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #468 out of 1190 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X100S is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Leica X2 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Fujifilm X100S.

Fujifilm X100S
Fujifilm X100S
$1299.00

Leica X2
Leica X2
$1676.42

Leica X2 vs Fujifilm X100S Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm X100S Leica X2
Brand Fujifilm Leica
Announced 2013-07-29 2012-05-10
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 23.6 x 15.8 mm 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Area 372.88mm2 372.88mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 12,500 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 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 49 11
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 35 mm (1x) 36 mm (1×)
Max Aperture F2.0 F2.8
Macro Focus Range 10cm 30cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder Resolution 2,350k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 90% n/a
Viewfinder Magnification 0.5 n/a
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.00 m n/a
Max Flash Sync 1/2000s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
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 Eye-Fi Connected None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 445g 345g
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm 124 x 69 x 52mm
Battery Life 330 shots 450 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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