Reasons to choose FinePix X100
Released in 2010, FinePix X100 has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 12.3 MP effective resolution, and a 445 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix X100
vs Leica M8.2
VS
Sensor area
373 mm²
FinePix X100486 mm²
M8.2- Area ratio
- 1.3:1
- Absolute difference
- 113 mm²
- Relative difference
- 30.3%
The M8.2 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix X100MetricM8.2
12.3 MPEffective pixels10.3 MP
23.6 × 15.8Sensor27 × 18
5.51 µmPixel pitch6.87 µm
30.32 µm²Pixel area47.18 µm²
3.3 MP/cm²Pixel density2.12 MP/cm²
1.52Crop factor1.33
1,280 × 720Maximum video—
445 gWeight591 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion NP-95 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The M8.2 has the larger sensor area. The FinePix X100 has the lighter body. The FinePix X100 has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix X100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose M8.2
Released in 2008, M8.2 has about 486 mm² of sensor area, 10.3 MP effective resolution, and a 591 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.