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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica CL

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica CL Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released April 2011
Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Revealed November 2017
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica CL Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Leica CL, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and CL (24MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and CL (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was unveiled 7 years earlier than the CL which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Z900EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR matches up vs the CL with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Leica CL

 Fujifilm Z900EXR CL 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 CL Fujifilm Z900EXR 
RevealedNovember 2017April 2011More modern by 80 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Leica CL

 Fujifilm Z900EXR CL 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica CL Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z900EXR has got outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Leica CL has specifications of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and the CL.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica CL size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and CL is 95 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica CL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and CL.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z900EXR having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Leica CL will provide you with more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z900EXR will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica CL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Portrait photography with Leica CL
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
73
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography info
Leica CL Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (151g)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
great ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography info
Leica CL Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
63
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/25,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography advice
Leica CL Travel photography advice
65
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
features focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Leica CL as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
very small sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
69
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Vlogging with Leica CL
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
33
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Leica CL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Leica CL
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRLeica CL
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Leica CL
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-04-05 2017-11-21
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Maestro II
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6014 x 4014
Maximum native ISO 3200 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/25000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 403 gr (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $380 $3,799