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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M Typ 262

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Leica M Typ 262 front
Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M Typ 262 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Also referred to as Typ 262
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M Typ 262 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Leica M Typ 262, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and M Typ 262 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and M Typ 262 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was announced 10 months prior to the M Typ 262 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades against the M Typ 262 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Leica M Typ 262

 Fujifilm X-A2 M Typ 262 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 M Typ 262 Fujifilm X-A2 
ReleasedNovember 2015January 2015More modern by 10 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Leica M Typ 262

 Fujifilm X-A2 M Typ 262 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M Typ 262 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A2 has physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Leica M Typ 262 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Leica M Typ 262 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus the M Typ 262.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M Typ 262 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and M Typ 262 is 86 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M Typ 262 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M Typ 262 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and M Typ 262.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A2 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Leica M Typ 262 will offer you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M Typ 262 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 262
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
75
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Street photography with Leica M Typ 262
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography factors
Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography factors
58
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.6 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography details
Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography details
78
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse function
58
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography highlights
Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography highlights
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A2
Vlogging with Leica M Typ 262
70
selfie friendly display
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
22
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M Typ 262 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Leica M Typ 262
 Fujifilm X-A2Leica M Typ 262
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Leica M Typ 262
Also called as - Typ 262
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2015-11-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Maestro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 5952 x 3976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica M
Amount of lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.6fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 600 grams (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 BP-SCL2
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $370 $5,069