X-S20vs MP 0.72
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest camera ever made.
Who should buy what
X-S20 (2023)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm colour science in a vlogging-friendly body
- Hybrid shooters who need IBIS, 6.2K video, and a fully articulating screen
- X-S10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade with better battery and video
- Beginners who want a capable all-rounder without Fujifilm's traditional dials
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
Quick take: The x-s20 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S20 (2023) | MP 0.72 (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £4,850 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 35mm film |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | — |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | — |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | — |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ~1fps (manual film advance) |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only |
| Weight | 491g body only | 600g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 138 × 77 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | None |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | None |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S20 | MP 0.72 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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