Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica CL
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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

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).

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.

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 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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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 |