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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome

Portability
87
Imaging
57
Features
61
Overall
58
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Leica M11 Monochrome front
Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
52
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A2
Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Launched April 2023
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Leica M11 Monochrome, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and M11 Monochrome (60MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and M11 Monochrome (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was brought out 10 years earlier than the M11 Monochrome which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up against the M11 Monochrome in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 Fujifilm X-A1 M11 Monochrome 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Fujifilm X-A1

 M11 Monochrome Fujifilm X-A1 
LaunchedApril 2023November 2013More modern by 114 months
Display resolution2333k920kCrisper display (+1413k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Leica M11 Monochrome

 Fujifilm X-A1 M11 Monochrome 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A1 has got outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Leica M11 Monochrome has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the M11 Monochrome.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and M11 Monochrome is 87 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and M11 Monochrome.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Leica M11 Monochrome will show greater detail having its extra 44MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography factors
Leica M11 Monochrome Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
90
manual focus
sensor resolution is great (60MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Street photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
74
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
above average high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography factors
Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography factors
53
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
69
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is great (60 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
great battery life (700 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Travel photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
66
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
great battery life (700 per charge)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is great (60MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography highlights
Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography highlights
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
sensor resolution is great (60 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
Vlogging with Leica M11 Monochrome
31
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Leica M11 Monochrome
 Fujifilm X-A1Leica M11 Monochrome
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Leica M11 Monochrome
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-30 2023-04-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 60 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 9528 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 6400 50000
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica M
Amount of lenses 54 62
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 2,333 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 3600 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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. -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 640g (1.41 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3376
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 700 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card UHS II type SD
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $9,195