Fujifilm
X-Pro1
 vs
Leica
X1

Leica X1
"Straightforward control layout with analogue-style shutter speed and aperture dials"
dpreview.com | talking about the X1's button-layout
"Good quality build, but still relatively small and lightweight"
dpreview.com | talking about the X1's build-quality

Reasons to buy the Leica X1

Size
 Really small
Compact 124x60x32 mm
Thickness
 Thin
1.3"
Weight
 Light-weight
306 g
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
Usually standard
Fujifilm X-Pro1

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm X-Pro1

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 24fps
Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,230k dots
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm X-Pro1
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 1,230k dots vs 230k dots
Help
 Around 5.5x higher resolution screen
Movie format Shoots movies 1080p @ 24fps vs None
Help
 Shoots Full HD (1080p) video as well as still pictures
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
Help
 More than 10% larger screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 16 MP vs 11 MP
Help
 Capture more than 40% more detail in your photos
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
Help
 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The X-Pro1's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 6 fps vs 3 fps
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 2x faster continuous shooting
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 25,600 ISO vs None
Help
 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Tunnel vs None
Help
 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $1,991.07 vs $2,241.76
Help
 The best price we've seen is $251 cheaper (more than 10% less)
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Learn more about
the Fujifilm X-Pro1

Advantages of the Leica X1
Size Smaller 124x60x32 mm vs 140x82x43 mm
Help
 2.1x smaller
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
Help
 A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Weight Lighter 306 g vs 450 g
Help
 More than 30% lighter
Thickness Thinner 1.3" vs 1.7"
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 Around 30% thinner
Leica X1 Learn more about
the Leica X1
vs

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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-7

I am amatuer. Important features are viewfinder. I also have a Nikon D5100.

One person recommends the Sony NEX-7:

" I have been interested in getting a xpro 1 myself. Everything I read says this is not a entry l..."

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Sensor size Very large sensors Help
X-Pro1:APS-C 23.6x15.6mm
X1:APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
30 seconds
Lowest price Very expensive Help
X-Pro1:$1,991.07
X1:$2,241.76
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,199
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Macro focus Much closer macro focusing
Thickness Is thicker
Supports 24p Doesn't record movies in 24p
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the X-Pro1
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the X1
Sony NEX-7

Sony NEX-7

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,200 body only

$1,350 - $1,499 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Compare the NEX-7 vs the X-Pro1
Compare the NEX-7 vs the X1
Leica M9

Leica M9

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$6,995 body only
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Sensor size Has a much larger sensor
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Compare the M9 vs the X-Pro1
Compare the M9 vs the X1
Leica X2

Leica X2

Boutique

$2,620 - $2,621
Wide angle Has a much wider wide angle lens
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the X2 vs the X-Pro1
Compare the X2 vs the X1
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$799 - $800
Wide angle Has a much wider wide angle lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Thickness Is thicker
Sensor size Has a marginally smaller sensor
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the X-Pro1
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the X1
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$599
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Wide angle Has a much wider wide angle lens
Thickness Is thicker
Sensor size Has a significantly smaller sensor
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the X-Pro1
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the X1
Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,000 - $1,299 body only

$1,100 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Weight Is slightly heavier
Sensor size Has a marginally smaller sensor
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the X-Pro1
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the X1

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Fujifilm X-Pro1.

Leica X1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica D-LUX 5

Leica D-LUX 5

Pro digicam

$799
Wide angle Much better wide angle
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Sensor size Much smaller sensor
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the D-LUX 5 vs the X1

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