• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 400.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm X-T1 advantages over Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.82 vs 2.41 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Thinner
    46 mm vs 130 mm
    Thinner
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.77x vs 0.70x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 25000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114) advantages over Fujifilm X-T1

  • Less expensive
    $899* vs $1699
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/4000 vs 1/180 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    12.0 fps vs 8.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Excellent image quality; Solid, weather-sealed body; Retro design that actually makes sense in a digital camera; Very low viewfinder lag for single-servo shooting; Fast burst shooting with great buffer depths; In-camera Wi-Fi connectivity

  • Exposure compensation dial is easily bumped; Four-way controller buttons are hard to press; Significant viewfinder lag for burst shooting; No raw files above ISO 6,400; Default settings strongly limit JPEG dynamic range

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Fast startup
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Internal flash
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $1059
  • APS-C
  • Internal flash
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1059
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-T1
Samsung NX30
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Samsung NX30
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Fujifilm X-T1
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Fujifilm X-T1
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $965
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • $965
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
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