We compare the Leica D-Lux 7 to the Fujifilm X100V: Which digital camera has the better sensor? Which has the better viewfinder or monitor? Which is faster?
Both cameras belong to the Enthusiast Compact category.
Here are both models side by side. The Leica D-Lux 7 is on the left, the Fujifilm X100V on the right:
For a more detailed size comparison, see the section further down below.
D-Lux 7
- Introduced in November 2018
- Enthusiast Compact
- Sensor: Four Thirds
- 17 megapixel
- 11 frames/second
- 100 - 25600 ISO
- 3840 x 2160 Video
- Viewfinder: Elektronic
- 75.00mm (3.0") Monitor
- Zoom 24-75mm (3x), f1.7-2.8
- WiFi built-in
- 118 x 66 x 64mm³ (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5")
- 393g (12.7 oz.)
All specs: Main page for D-Lux 7
X100V
- Introduced in February 2020
- Enthusiast Compact
- Sensor: APS-C
- 26 megapixel
- 11 frames/second
- 160 - 12800 ISO
- 3840 x 2160 Video
- Viewfinder: Hybrid
- 76.00mm (3.0") Monitor, articulated
- Fixed lens 35mm, f2.0
- WiFi built-in
- 128 x 75 x 53mm³ (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1")
- 480g (15.5 oz.)
All specs: Main page for X100V
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The D-Lux 7 features a Four Thirds sized sensor, while the X100V uses a APS-C sensor.
This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:
Note: 1-Euro coin for scale; the coin at 23.25mm diameter is slightly smaller than a US quarter.
Featuring an area of 368mm² (0.59 sq.in.), the X100V's sensor is somewhat larger that the chip that the D-Lux 7 employs at 225mm² (0.36 sq.in.). A larger sensor can produce images of interiors or at night that have less noise and better contrast than photos shot with Four Thirds sized chips.
Advantage: Fujifilm X100V
The D-Lux 7 uses an electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 2.76 megapixel. The magnifcation is c. 0.70x.
The X100V features an electronic viefinder with a resolution of 3.67 Megapixel and a magnification of around 0.52x.
This infographic illustrates the viewfinder magnifications of both cameras. The black area represents a magnification of 1x, corresponding to natural size; indicated in red is a magnification of 0.85x, the highest value in a any camera on the market today.
D-Lux 7 (0.70x)
X100V (0.52x)
Note: Differences in the image area are the result of different image ratios, 3:2 or 4:3. That can make it difficult to compare the viewfinder magnification of both cameras. However, with these two cameras the difference is considerable in any case.
Comparing features and further specs of both cameras, data for the Leica D-Lux 7 on the left, the Fujifilm X100V in the right column:
(Point weight and unit, if applicable, in parentheses)
D-Lux 7
X100V
Sensitivity (4)100 - 25600 ISO160 - 12800 ISOImage stabilizer (3)Weighs less (2)393g(12.7 oz.)480g
(15.5 oz.)
Conclusion: Advantages of the D-Lux 7 are the larger sensitivity, the optical image stabilizer and the lower weight than the X100V.
The D-Lux 7 scores 9 points.
(Point weight and unit, if applicable, in parentheses)
D-Lux 7
X100V
Larger sensor (5)Four ThirdsAPS-CHigher resolution (5, megapixel)17.0026.00More AF points (4)49425Built-in flash (2)Better monitor (2, Megapixel)1.201.62Articulated monitor (2)External microphone (2)Longer battery life (3, photos)403420USB 3.0 (2)Conclusion: Advantages of the X100V are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Fujifilm are the built-in flash, that the display has a higher resolution and the articulated display. A recommendation of the X100V is made easy by the connector for an external microphone, that the battery has more stamina and the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today's image size and the requirements of 4K video.
Yields 27 points for the X100V.
D-Lux 7
X100V
Speed (frames/second)1111Touch screenVideo resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160Almost equal size498cm³509cm³WiFiComparing the dimensions of both cameras; Leica D-Lux 7 again on the left, Fujifilm X100V on the right:
Comparing features and specifications of both cameras yields the following score:
Leica D-Lux 7
Fujifilm X100V
CameraCreativ recommends the Fujifilm X100V.
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