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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL2

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A3
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2017
  • Replaced the Leica TL
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL2 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and TL2 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was released 3 years earlier than the TL2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores against the TL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-A2 TL2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 TL2 Fujifilm X-A2 
IntroducedJuly 2017January 2015Fresher by 30 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-A2 TL2 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A2 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Leica TL2 has sizing of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the TL2.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and TL2 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and TL2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Leica TL2 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography advice
Leica TL2 Street photography advice
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
great high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography info
Leica TL2 Sports photography info
58
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (410 per charge)
max fps low (5.6 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
62
silent mode (1/40,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography info
Leica TL2 Travel photography info
78
great battery life (410 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
63
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging factors
Leica TL2 Vlogging factors
70
screen is selfie friendly
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
33
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Leica TL2
 Fujifilm X-A2Leica TL2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Leica TL2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2017-07-10
Physical type 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 surface area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6016 x 4014
Maximum native ISO 6400 50000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 4
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.6 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 399g (0.88 lb)
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 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 images 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $370 $2,195