Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
Leica
D-Lux 7
Premium compact with fast 24–75mm f/1.7–2.8 Leica zoom and 4K video.
$1,195
Launch priceReleased Nov 2018
X100VI is 5.3 years newer.
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Wins
X100VI
Wins
D-Lux 7
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX100VI has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- AX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 17 MP)
- BD-Lux 7 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 310 shots)
- BD-Lux 7 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- BD-Lux 7 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D-Lux 7
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
X100VI is 6mm narrower, 16mm shorter, and 17mm thinner than D-Lux 7.
X100VI is 59 g lighter than D-Lux 7.
Depth (front-to-back): 55mm X100VI · 72mm D-Lux 7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X100VI
128 × 75 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D-Lux 7
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X100VI
128 × 55 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D-Lux 7
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 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
X100VI
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
425 vs 49 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…
Resolution
40.2 MP vs 17 MP — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Weight
521 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
D-Lux 7
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only D-Lux 7 supports it
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Vehicle
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only D-Lux 7 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X100VI
Pros
- ✓Unique fixed 23mm lens
- ✓40MP sensor
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Compact street camera
Cons
- –Fixed lens only
- –No interchangeable lenses
- –Premium price
D-Lux 7
Pros
- ✓Fast zoom lens
- ✓Leica color
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Micro Four Thirds sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –Premium price
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, X100VI or D-Lux 7?
X100VI scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for D-Lux 7 — 40.2MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the X100VI and D-Lux 7?
X100VI is 40.2 MP and D-Lux 7 is 17 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100VI and D-Lux 7 have in-body image stabilization?
X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while D-Lux 7 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100VI or the D-Lux 7?
X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic. D-Lux 7 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100VI and D-Lux 7?
X100VI weighs 521 g and D-Lux 7 weighs 580 g, so the X100VI is 59 g lighter.
Do the X100VI and D-Lux 7 record 4K video?
X100VI: 4K up to 60p. D-Lux 7: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X100VI and D-Lux 7 weather sealed?
X100VI: Yes. D-Lux 7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 310 shots (CIPA) for the X100VI and 640 shots for the D-Lux 7, giving the D-Lux 7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100VI launched at $1,599 and D-Lux 7 at $1,195. The D-Lux 7 is $404 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Leica press materials.