Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
Leica
D-Lux 8
Premium compact with 4/3 sensor, fast 24-75mm equivalent Vario-Summilux zoom, OLED EVF, and 4K video.
$1,595
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
D-Lux 8 is 4 months newer.
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Wins
X100VI
Wins
D-Lux 8
1 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 8 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- AX100VI has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BD-Lux 8 has higher ISO max (native) (25,000 vs 12,800)
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 8
130 × 69 × 62 mm
397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
X100VI is 2mm narrower and 7mm thinner than D-Lux 8 but it is also 6mm taller.
X100VI is 124 g heavier than D-Lux 8.
Depth (front-to-back): 55mm X100VI · 62mm D-Lux 8
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 8
130 × 69 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 8
130 × 62 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 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
X100VI
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
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
Resolution
40.2 MP vs 17 MP — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only X100VI supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100VI supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — 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
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MP4
ISO max (native)
25,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Weight
397 g vs 521 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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 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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm X100VI
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X100VI or D-Lux 8?
X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for D-Lux 8 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X100VI and D-Lux 8?
X100VI is 40.2 MP and D-Lux 8 is 17 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X100VI and D-Lux 8 have in-body image stabilization?
X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while D-Lux 8 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100VI or the D-Lux 8?
X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic. D-Lux 8 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100VI and D-Lux 8?
X100VI weighs 521 g and D-Lux 8 weighs 397 g, so the D-Lux 8 is 124 g lighter.
Do the X100VI and D-Lux 8 record 4K video?
X100VI: 4K up to 60p. D-Lux 8: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X100VI and D-Lux 8 weather sealed?
X100VI: Yes. D-Lux 8: No.
How much does each cost?
X100VI launched at $1,599 and D-Lux 8 at $1,595. The D-Lux 8 is $4 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.