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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica S2

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Leica S2 front
Portability
52
Imaging
74
Features
43
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(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
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Leica S2
(Full Review)
  • 38MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • No Video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1410g - 160 x 120 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2008
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica S2 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Leica S2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and S2 (38MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and S2 (Medium format) use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was released 6 years after the S2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica S2 being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores vs the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Leica S2

 Fujifilm X-A2 S2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015September 2008More modern by 77 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica S2 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 S2 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Leica S2

 Fujifilm X-A2 S2 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica S2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 enjoys external 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 S2 has specifications of 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 1410 grams (3.11 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Leica S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the S2.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica S2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and S2 is 86 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica S2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and S2.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Leica S2 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography details
Leica S2 Portrait photography details
75
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
76
has manual focus
high MP (38MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography information
Leica S2 Street photography information
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
51
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography details
Leica S2 Sports photography details
58
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (410 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
58
high MP (38MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (1,000 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography details
Leica S2 Travel photography details
78
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse mode
45
high MP (38 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (1,000 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography highlights
Leica S2 Landscape photography highlights
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 shots)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
62
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3")
high MP (38 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (1,250)
not so great battery pack (1,000 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging advice
Leica S2 Vlogging advice
70
selfie friendly screen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Leica S2
 Fujifilm X-A2Leica S2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Leica S2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Released 2015-01-14 2008-09-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 45 x 30mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 1,350.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 38MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 7500 x 5000
Max native ISO 6400 1250
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 30
Crop factor 1.5 0.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.86x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 32s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.6fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
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 data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 1410 grams (3.11 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 160 x 120 x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 76
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 824
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 1000 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $370 $0