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 8
Premium compact with 4/3 sensor, fast 24-75mm equivalent Vario-Summilux zoom, OLED EVF, and 4K video.
$1,595
Released Jul 2024
D-Lux 8 is 4.4 years newer.
Wins
X100V
Wins
D-Lux 8
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX100V has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- BD-Lux 8 has higher ISO max (native) (25,000 vs 12,800)
- BD-Lux 8 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 160)
- AX100V has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AX100V has higher Resolution (26.1 MP vs 17 MP)
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 8
130 × 69 × 62 mm
397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
X100V is 2mm narrower and 9mm thinner than D-Lux 8 but it is also 6mm taller.
X100V is 81 g heavier than D-Lux 8.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm X100V · 62mm D-Lux 8
Sensor size, to scale
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
D-Lux 8
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
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
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
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100V supports it
Weather sealing
Only X100V supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only X100V supports it
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Resolution
26.1 MP vs 17 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D-Lux 8
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 69, 62
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds MP4
ISO max (native)
25,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Weight
397 g vs 478 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 11 fps
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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- –Superseded by X100VI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 8
Pros
- ✓4/3 sensor compact
- ✓24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens
- ✓OLED EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Fixed zoom lens
- –No weather sealing
- –Premium compact price
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X100V or D-Lux 8?
X100V scores 7.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for D-Lux 8 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X100V and D-Lux 8?
X100V is 26.1 MP and D-Lux 8 is 17 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100V and D-Lux 8 have in-body image stabilization?
X100V does not have IBIS, while d-Lux 8 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100V or the D-Lux 8?
X100V reaches 30 fps electronic. D-Lux 8 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100V and D-Lux 8?
X100V weighs 478 g and D-Lux 8 weighs 397 g, so the D-Lux 8 is 81 g lighter.
Do the X100V and D-Lux 8 record 4K video?
X100V: 4K up to 30p. D-Lux 8: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X100V and D-Lux 8 weather sealed?
X100V: Yes. D-Lux 8: No.
How much does each cost?
X100V launched at $1,399 and D-Lux 8 at $1,595. The X100V is $196 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.