Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M-Monochrom

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Leica M-Monochrom, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the M-Monochrom (18MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was announced 19 months later than the M-Monochrom making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades versus the M-Monochrom in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A1 & Leica M-Monochrom. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A1 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Leica M-Monochrom has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A1 and Leica M-Monochrom in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the M-Monochrom.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and M-Monochrom is 87 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and M-Monochrom.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Leica M-Monochrom will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.