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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica TL2

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A2
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2017
  • Earlier Model is Leica TL
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica TL2 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Leica TL2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and TL2 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was brought out 4 years earlier than the TL2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores vs the TL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-A1 TL2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 TL2 Fujifilm X-A1 
IntroducedJuly 2017November 2013More recent by 43 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k920kCrisper screen (+310k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-A1 TL2 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 features physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Leica TL2 has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A1 and Leica TL2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 against the TL2.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and TL2 is 87 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and TL2.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Leica TL2 to deliver more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography information
Leica TL2 Portrait photography information
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography advice
Leica TL2 Street photography advice
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
74
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
very good ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Sports photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
62
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography details
Leica TL2 Travel photography details
66
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
63
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Landscape photography with Leica TL2
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7")
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
Vlogging with Leica TL2
31
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
33
touch screen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Leica TL2
 Fujifilm X-A1Leica TL2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Leica TL2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 2017-07-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6016 x 4014
Max native ISO 6400 50000
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 4
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
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. 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 399 grams (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $2,195