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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 262

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Leica M Typ 262 front
Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 262 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A2
Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Other Name is Typ 262
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 262 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Leica M Typ 262, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and M Typ 262 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and M Typ 262 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the M Typ 262 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades against the M Typ 262 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Leica M Typ 262

 Fujifilm X-A1 M Typ 262 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 M Typ 262 Fujifilm X-A1 
AnnouncedNovember 2015November 2013More recent by 23 months
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Leica M Typ 262

 Fujifilm X-A1 M Typ 262 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 262 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Leica M Typ 262 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Leica M Typ 262 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the M Typ 262.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 262 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and M Typ 262 is 87 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 262 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 262 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and M Typ 262.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica M Typ 262 will offer you more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 262 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M Typ 262 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography information
Leica M Typ 262 Street photography information
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography features
Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography features
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
50
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Travel photography with Leica M Typ 262
66
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
58
MP count decent (24MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography information
Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography information
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M Typ 262 as a Vlogging camera
31
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
22
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 262 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Leica M Typ 262
 Fujifilm X-A1Leica M Typ 262
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Leica M Typ 262
Also referred to as - Typ 262
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-30 2015-11-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Maestro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 5952 x 3976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica M
Number of lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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. -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 600g (1.32 lbs)
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-SCL2
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 One One
Launch price $329 $5,069