Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M9
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-A1
- Successor is Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Launched September 2009
- New Model is Leica M9-P
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the M9 (18MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and M9 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.
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Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades against the M9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Leica M9
| Fujifilm X-A2 | M9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | September 2009 | Fresher by 66 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Fujifilm X-A2
| M9 | Fujifilm X-A2 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Leica M9
| Fujifilm X-A2 | M9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M9 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 features 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) and the Leica M9 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus the M9.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and M9 is 86 and 79 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and M9.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A2 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Leica M9 will render more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A2 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica M9 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A2 | Leica M9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Leica |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-A2 | Leica M9 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2015-01-14 | 2009-09-09 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5212 x 3472 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 2500 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Leica M |
| Total lenses | 54 | 59 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (rangefinder) |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.68x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.6 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) | 585 gr (1.29 pounds) |
| Physical 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 All around rating | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 884 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 photographs | 350 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $370 | $2,750 |