• 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-E2 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
    37 mm vs 130 mm
    Thinner
  • 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-E2

  • 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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/4000 vs 1/180 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.70x vs 0.62x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • 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 7.0 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
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • 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

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Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $1059
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $1299
  • APS-C
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 Panasonic FZ1000

Fujifilm X-E2
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $1059
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $1059
  • APS-C
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-E2S
  • $1059
  • APS-C
  • $1250
  • APS-C
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Fujifilm X-E2S
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $1250
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Fujifilm X-E2
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $1059
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $965
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
Panasonic FZ2500
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • $965
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
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