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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Edition 60

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Leica M Edition 60 front
Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Edition 60 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A2
Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Edition 60 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Edition 60, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and M Edition 60 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and M Edition 60 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was launched 9 months before the M Edition 60 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades against the M Edition 60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Leica M Edition 60

 Fujifilm X-A1 M Edition 60 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 M Edition 60 Fujifilm X-A1 
IntroducedSeptember 2014November 2013More recent by 9 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Leica M Edition 60

 Fujifilm X-A1 M Edition 60 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Edition 60 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Leica M Edition 60 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Edition 60 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the M Edition 60.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Edition 60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and M Edition 60 is 87 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Edition 60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Edition 60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and M Edition 60.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Leica M Edition 60 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Edition 60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography features
Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography features
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
82
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography factors
Leica M Edition 60 Street photography factors
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
68
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Sports photography camera
Leica M Edition 60 as a Sports photography camera
54
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
56
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography advice
Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography advice
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
63
environment proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M Edition 60 as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging advice
Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging advice
31
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Edition 60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Leica M Edition 60
 Fujifilm X-A1Leica M Edition 60
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Leica M Edition 60
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-30 2014-09-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5952 x 3976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica M
Total lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 680g (1.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
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 350 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 -