Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X100V and the Leica Q, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm X100V was introduced in February 2020 and Leica Q was introduced in June 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X100V over Leica Q.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica Q over Fujifilm X100V.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Fujifilm X100V and Leica Q have 3.0" screens with 1,620k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively. Fujifilm X100V has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Leica Q has a Fixed screen Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Viewfinder

Fujifilm X100V has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 3,690k dot resolution and Leica Q has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 3,680k dot resolution. Fujifilm X100V has 95% coverage (0.52x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Leica Q has 100% coverage (0.76x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

Fujifilm X100V features a 26.1 megapixel APS-C BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm². Its native ISO range is 160 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Leica Q features a 24.2 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 576 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 50,000.

Fujifilm X100V has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Fujifilm X100V is equipped with X-Processor Pro 4 processor and can take pictures up to 6240 x 4160 resolution. Leica Q is equipped with Maestro II processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 28mm: 4272 x 2848, 2976 x 1600 x 1200; 35mm: 4800 x 3200, 3424 x 2288, 2384 x 1592, 1280 x 856; 50mm: 3360 x 2240, 2400 x 1600, 1680 x 1120, 896 x 600 with 3:2 aspect ratios.

No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X100V

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X100V. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

Leica Q has an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
  Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.

Bluetooth on Fujifilm X100V

Fujifilm X100V has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
  Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.

NFC on Leica Q

Leica Q has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm X100V has a Micro HDMI and Leica Q has an HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Fujifilm X100V comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 420 shots and Leica Q comes with BP-DC12 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm X100V has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) card slot. Leica Q has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X100V, and up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter on Leica Q. Fujifilm X100V can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Leica Q can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Fujifilm X100V has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. Leica Q has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X100V.

Fujifilm X100V body has dimensions of 128 x 75 x 53 mm (5.04 x 2.95 x 2.09") and Leica Q body has dimensions of 130 x 80 x 93 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.66"). Fujifilm X100V weighs 478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz) and Leica Q weighs 640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz).

Fujifilm X100V

Leica Q

128 mm

75 mm

130 mm

80 mm

75 mm

80 mm

53 mm

93 mm