Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica CL
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![Fujifilm X-A2 front Fujifilm X-A2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Fujifilm-X-A2.jpg)
![Leica CL front Leica CL front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-CL/Leica-CL-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica CL Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Launched January 2015
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A1
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
- Announced November 2017
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica CL Overview
Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Leica CL, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and CL (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
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The Fujifilm X-A2 was launched 3 years earlier than the CL and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up versus the CL in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica CL Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A2 & Leica CL. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery & Leica CL Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Leica CL
Fujifilm X-A2 | CL | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm X-A2
CL | Fujifilm X-A2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | November 2017 | ![]() | January 2015 | More recent by 34 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Leica CL
Fujifilm X-A2 | CL | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica CL Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Leica CL has specifications of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Leica CL in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 against the CL.
![Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica CL size comparison Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica CL size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-A2-vs-Leica-CL-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and CL is 86 and 82 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica CL top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica CL top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-A2-vs-Leica-CL-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and CL.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Leica CL to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica CL sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica CL sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-A2-vs-Leica-CL-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-A2-vs-Leica-CL-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica CL Specifications
Fujifilm X-A2 | Leica CL | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | Fujifilm X-A2 | Leica CL |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-01-14 | 2017-11-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | Maestro 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 | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 6014 x 4014 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 50000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Leica L |
Available lenses | 54 | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/25000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.6 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350 grams (0.77 pounds) | 403 grams (0.89 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | 220 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | BP-DC12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $370 | $3,799 |