Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Released Feb 2020
Leica
D-Lux 7
Premium compact with fast 24–75mm f/1.7–2.8 Leica zoom and 4K video.
$1,195
Released Nov 2018
X100V is 1.2 years newer.
Wins
X100V
Wins
D-Lux 7
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BD-Lux 7 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX100V has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- BD-Lux 7 has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 17 frames)
- BD-Lux 7 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- AX100V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
D-Lux 7
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
X100V is 6mm narrower, 16mm shorter, and 19mm thinner than D-Lux 7.
X100V is 102 g lighter than D-Lux 7.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm X100V · 72mm D-Lux 7
Sensor size, to scale
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
D-Lux 7
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X100V
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
425 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Resolution
26.1 MP vs 17 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D-Lux 7
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better
AA filter
Only D-Lux 7 supports it
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only D-Lux 7 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
D-Lux 7
Pros
- ✓Fast zoom lens
- ✓Leica color
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Micro Four Thirds sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –Premium price
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, X100V or D-Lux 7?
D-Lux 7 scores 6.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for X100V — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the X100V and D-Lux 7?
X100V is 26.1 MP and D-Lux 7 is 17 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100V and D-Lux 7 have in-body image stabilization?
X100V does not have IBIS, while d-Lux 7 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100V or the D-Lux 7?
X100V reaches 30 fps electronic. D-Lux 7 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100V and D-Lux 7?
X100V weighs 478 g and D-Lux 7 weighs 580 g, so the X100V is 102 g lighter.
Do the X100V and D-Lux 7 record 4K video?
X100V: 4K up to 30p. D-Lux 7: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X100V and D-Lux 7 weather sealed?
X100V: Yes. D-Lux 7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X100V and 640 shots for the D-Lux 7, giving the D-Lux 7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100V launched at $1,399 and D-Lux 7 at $1,195. The D-Lux 7 is $204 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.