Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q Typ 116 Comparison

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Fujifilm XF10

24 MP | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) CMOS Sensor

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24 MP | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing XF10 and Q Typ 116, two Large Sensor Compact cameras from Fujifilm and Leica. Both cameras have 24.0MP sensors but Fujifilm XF10's sensor is APS-C sized whereas Leica Q has a Full frame sensor. Fujifilm XF10 was introduced to market in July 2018 and Leica Q was launched in June 2015. As you can see, Q Typ 116 is 3 years older than XF10. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm XF10 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-07-19

24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 200 - 12800 ( expands to 100-51200)

28 mm f2.80 Prime Lens

3" Fixed Type Screen

6.0 fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

279g. 113 x 64 x 41 mm

Leica Q Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2015-06-10

24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 50000

28 mm f1.70 Prime Lens

Yes Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

3680k dot Electronic viewfinder

10.0 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

640g. 130 x 80 x 93 mm

Also known as Typ 116

Leica Q was replaced by Leica Q2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Leica Q2 vs Leica Q (Typ 116)
Leica Q2 vs Fujifilm XF10

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm XF10 over Leica Q

Built-in Flash	Yes vs No	Useful in low-light
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Weight	279 g vs 640 g	361 g lighter
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth

Reasons to choose Leica Q over Fujifilm XF10

Image Stabilization	Yes vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control
Max ISO	50.000 vs 12.800	290% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 6.0fps	4 fps faster
Max Aperture - Wide	1.70 vs 2.80	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	1.70 vs 2.80	faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area	36.00µm² vs 15.37µm²	134% larger pixel area
UHS Card Support	UHS-I vs none	Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds

Common Strengths of Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	24 MP vs 24 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots	High resolution screens
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 1.70	Fast lenses at tele
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions
Focal Length - Tele	28mm vs 28mm	No Tele reach

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q: 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 XF10 and Leica Q side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm XF10 has external dimensions of 113 x 64 x 41 mm (4.45 x 2.52 x 1.61″) and weighs 279 g (0.62 lb / 9.84 oz) (including batteries). Leica Q has external dimensions of 130 x 80 x 93 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.66″) and weighs 640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q. Fujifilm XF10 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 16mm shorter and 52mm thinner than Leica Q.

Comparison image of Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q.

Comparison image of Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q.

Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm XF10 is significantly lighter (361g ) than the Leica Q which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

XF10

Q Typ 116

Min

Average

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Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

XF10

Q Typ 116

Min

Average

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Fujifilm XF10 nor Leica Q (Typ 116) 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 XF10 and Leica Q's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

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

Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q: Sensor Comparison

Both Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q have 24.0 MP resolution sensors but Fujifilm XF10's sensor is APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) and Leica Q's sensor is Full frame (36 x 24 mm ).

Since Leica Q'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 XF10.

Below you can see the XF10 and Q Typ 116 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q Cameras

As seen above, Leica Q has a 2.3x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm XF10. 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 XF10 vs Leica Q Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 features a 28 mm F2.8 Prime lens whereas Leica Q features a 28 mm F1.7 Prime lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.70, Leica Q is faster than Fujifilm XF10 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 28mm. However, with a max aperture of f1.70, Leica Q is faster than Fujifilm XF10 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Large sensor compact Cameras

XF10

Q Typ 116

Widest - Canon G1 X II

Average

Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

XF10

Q Typ 116

Longest - Panasonic ZS200

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

XF10

Q Typ 116

Fastest - Leica Q

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

XF10

Q Typ 116

Fastest - Panasonic LX10

Average

What types of Photography are Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm XF10 and Leica Q 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 XF10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Leica Q for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Image Stabilization
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm XF10 for Street Photography

GOOD

Leica Q for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.70
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Fujifilm XF10 for Sports Photography

POOR

Leica Q for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
91 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
No Image Stabilization
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
28 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
28 mm Tele Lens
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Fujifilm XF10 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Leica Q for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
279g
Body Thickness 41mm
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
640g
Body Thickness 93mm
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Fujifilm XF10 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Leica Q for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
No Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Leica Q: 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 XF10 and Leica Q, 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 XF10 and Leica Q scores compare:

Fujifilm XF10

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #24 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #228 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Leica Q

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #3 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #69 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Leica Q is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm XF10 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm XF10. Otherwise, Leica Q is the better camera overall.

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Leica Q vs Fujifilm XF10 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Fujifilm XF10	Leica Q
Brand	Fujifilm	Leica
Announced	2018-07-19	2015-06-10
Body Type	Large sensor compact	Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CMOS
Size	APS-C	Full frame
Dimensions	23.5 x 15.7 mm	36 x 24 mm
Area	368.95mm²	864.00mm²
Megapixels	24 megapixels	24 megapixels
Max Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	50,000 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	51200 ISO	-
Min Native Light sensitivity	200 ISO	100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	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	91	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28 mm (1x)	28 mm (1x)
Max Aperture	F2.8	F1.7
Macro Focus Range	10cm	17cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	1,040k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder	3,680k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a	0.76x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter	1/16000s	1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	No	Yes
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.30 m (at ISO 100)	no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	6.0 fps	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	279g	640g
Dimensions	113 x 64 x 41mm	130 x 80 x 93mm
Battery Life	330 shots	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	85
DxO Color Depth	not tested	24.3
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	12.7
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	2221
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