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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M11

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Leica M11 front
Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
56
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M11 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Revealed January 2022
  • Earlier Model is Leica M10
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M11 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Leica M11, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and M11 (60MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and M11 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was released 8 years prior to the M11 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-A2 matches up versus the M11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Leica M11

 Fujifilm X-A2 M11 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 M11 Fujifilm X-A2 
RevealedJanuary 2022January 2015More recent by 85 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2333k920kSharper screen (+1413k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Leica M11

 Fujifilm X-A2 M11 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen size

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 has physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Leica M11 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Leica M11 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus the M11.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M11 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and M11 is 86 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M11 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M11 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and M11.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Leica M11 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 44 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M11 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M11 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography information
Leica M11 Portrait photography information
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
89
focusing manually
resolution is high (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Street photography with Leica M11
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
80
screen articulates
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
above average ISO range (50,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Sports photography with Leica M11
58
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery (410 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.6 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is high (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
good battery (700 per charge)
slow fps (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography features
Leica M11 Travel photography features
78
good battery (410 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse function
71
good battery (700 per charge)
weather proofing
resolution is high (60MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Landscape photography with Leica M11
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
resolution is high (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (700 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A2
Vlogging with Leica M11
70
selfie friendly screen
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
no mic socket
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Leica M11
 Fujifilm X-A2Leica M11
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Leica M11
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-01-14 2022-01-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 60 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 9528 x 6328
Max native ISO 6400 50000
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica M
Available lenses 54 62
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 2,333 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 3600 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.6 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 640 grams (1.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 700 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card UHS II type SD
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $370 $8,995