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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M9

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Leica M9 front
Portability
79
Imaging
63
Features
30
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2016
Leica M9
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released September 2009
  • Successor is Leica M9-P
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M9 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-A10 and Leica M9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the M9 (18MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and M9 (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was introduced 7 years after the M9 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A10 grades against the M9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Leica M9

 Fujifilm X-A10 M9 
ReleasedDecember 2016September 2009Newer by 88 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 M9 Fujifilm X-A10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Leica M9

 Fujifilm X-A10 M9 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M9 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A10 features physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Leica M9 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs the M9.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and M9 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A10 and M9.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A10 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Leica M9 will render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography factors
Leica M9 Portrait photography factors
69
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
69
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography details
Leica M9 Street photography details
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Sports photography camera
Leica M9 as a Sports photography camera
61
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (410 shots)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
44
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography features
Leica M9 Travel photography features
86
great battery power (410 shots)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
54
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Landscape photography details
Leica M9 Landscape photography details
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
great battery power (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging features
Leica M9 Vlogging features
62
screen is selfie friendly
offers face detect focusing
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (None1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
9
no video
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Leica M9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Leica M9
 Fujifilm X-A10Leica M9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-A10 Leica M9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-12-01 2009-09-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 6400 2500
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica M
Total lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) -
Max video resolution None1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 331 gr (0.73 lbs) 585 gr (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 884
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $499 $2,750