Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome 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
- Announced November 2013
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A2
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A1 & Leica M11 Monochrome. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Leica M11 Monochrome
Fujifilm X-A1 | M11 Monochrome | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Fujifilm X-A1
M11 Monochrome | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
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Launched | April 2023 | ![]() | November 2013 | More modern by 114 months |
Display resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+1413k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Leica M11 Monochrome
Fujifilm X-A1 | M11 Monochrome | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Leica M11 Monochrome in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Specifications
Fujifilm X-A1 | Leica M11 Monochrome | |
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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 |