Fujifilm X100 vs Leica TL

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Fujifilm X100 vs Leica TL

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APS-C 372.9mm²
12.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X100 Review.
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APS-C 370.5mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,500

Go in depth with our full Leica TL Review.

Succeeded by the Leica TL2
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Differences

Fujifilm X100 advantages over Leica TL

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 5.50 vs 4.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Leica TL advantages over Fujifilm X100

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
33 mm vs 53 mm
Thinner
Newer
8 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1230k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
16.3 vs 12.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Superb image quality; Dazzling Hybrid Viewfinder; Traditional mechanical controls; Mostly excellent optical performance.
Quirky interface; Manual dials turn easily; Manual focus is too difficult to use; Dramatic lens flare, especially at night.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100S

$1200
APS-C

Shoots 24p video

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X100S

Leica TL

Fujifilm X100S

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Leica TL vs Fujifilm X100S

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X100

Samsung NX3000

$1200
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Samsung NX3000

Leica TL

Samsung NX3000

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Internal flash

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100T

$1200
APS-C

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X100T

Leica TL

Fujifilm X100T

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Longer stills battery life

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Leica TL vs Fujifilm X100T

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X100

Canon EOS M3

$1200
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Canon EOS M3

Leica TL

Canon EOS M3

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Leica TL vs Canon EOS M3

Compared to Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100F

$1200
APS-C

Bigger pixels

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X100 vs Fujifilm X100F

Leica TL

Fujifilm X100F

$1350
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

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