Leica X-U has a
16.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, FujiFilm Z800EXR has a
12.0MP 1/2-inch (6.4 x 4.8 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features EXR processor.
Below you can see the X-U and Z800EXR sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Leica X-U and FujiFilm Z800EXR Cameras
As seen above, Leica X-U has a 12.1x Larger sensor area than FujiFilm Z800EXR. 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.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Leica X-U
or the
FujiFilm Z800EXR ,
including hyperfocal distance.
One thing to watch when comparing these two: they have different sensor sizes
(APS-C versus 1/2-inch),
so compare them at the same framing rather than the same focal length.
Put the same focal length on the smaller sensor and it will show less depth of
field, not more, because it also crops tighter. The calculator shows the
full frame equivalent focal length for each body so you can match the framing.
