Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 262
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 262 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 262 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A1 and Leica M Typ 262. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery and Leica M Typ 262 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Leica M Typ 262
Fujifilm X-A1 | M Typ 262 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Fujifilm X-A1
M Typ 262 | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
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Announced | November 2015 | ![]() | November 2013 | More recent by 23 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Leica M Typ 262
Fujifilm X-A1 | M Typ 262 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Typ 262 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A1 | Leica M Typ 262 | |
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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 |