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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M-Monochrom

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Leica M-Monochrom front
Portability
78
Imaging
65
Features
23
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M-Monochrom Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A3
Leica M-Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 10000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M-Monochrom Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Leica M-Monochrom, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the M-Monochrom (18MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was launched 2 years later than the M-Monochrom and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores vs the M-Monochrom in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Leica M-Monochrom

 Fujifilm X-A2 M-Monochrom 
LaunchedJanuary 2015May 2012More recent by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Fujifilm X-A2

 M-Monochrom Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Leica M-Monochrom

 Fujifilm X-A2 M-Monochrom 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M-Monochrom Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 features outside 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) whilst the Leica M-Monochrom has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Leica M-Monochrom in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the M-Monochrom.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M-Monochrom size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and M-Monochrom is 86 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M-Monochrom top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M-Monochrom Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and M-Monochrom.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Leica M-Monochrom will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M-Monochrom sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M-Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M-Monochrom Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography features
Leica M-Monochrom Portrait photography features
75
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography information
Leica M-Monochrom Street photography information
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography info
Leica M-Monochrom Sports photography info
58
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (410 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
45
megapixel count good (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low battery life (350 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Travel photography camera
Leica M-Monochrom as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery life (410 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (350 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography highlights
Leica M-Monochrom Landscape photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
58
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging information
Leica M-Monochrom Vlogging information
70
selfie friendly display
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M-Monochrom Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Leica M-Monochrom
 Fujifilm X-A2Leica M-Monochrom
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Leica M-Monochrom
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2012-05-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 5212 x 3472
Highest native ISO 6400 10000
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica M
Number of lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 32 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.6fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 600g (1.32 lb)
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 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 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $370 $7,950