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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A3
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released November 2016
  • New Model is Leica TL2
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Leica TL, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the TL (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was released 22 months before the TL making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores vs the TL in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-A2 TL 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Fujifilm X-A2

 TL Fujifilm X-A2 
ReleasedNovember 2016January 2015More recent by 22 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k920kClearer display (+310k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-A2 TL 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Leica TL has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Leica TL in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the TL.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and TL is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and TL.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm X-A2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography advice
Leica TL Portrait photography advice
75
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography information
Leica TL Street photography information
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Sports photography with Leica TL
58
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.6 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Travel photography with Leica TL
78
good battery pack (410 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
70
supports focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography factors
Leica TL Landscape photography factors
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging factors
Leica TL Vlogging factors
70
display is selfie friendly
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
33
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Leica TL
 Fujifilm X-A2Leica TL
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Leica TL
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-01-14 2016-11-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12500
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 4
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.6 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 384 gr (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $370 $1,009