Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica CL
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica CL Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
- Revealed January 2018
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-A3
- Updated by Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
- Announced November 2017

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica CL Overview
Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica CL, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the CL (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-A5 was launched 3 months after the CL and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the CL with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica CL Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A5 & Leica CL. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Leica CL Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Leica CL
Fujifilm X-A5 | CL | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm X-A5
CL | Fujifilm X-A5 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica CL
Fujifilm X-A5 | CL | |||
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Announced | January 2018 | ![]() | November 2017 | Similar age |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | The same display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica CL Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Leica CL has proportions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica CL in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the CL.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and CL is 86 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and CL.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images though you have to take the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica CL Specifications
Fujifilm X-A5 | Leica CL | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | Fujifilm X-A5 | Leica CL |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-01-31 | 2017-11-21 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Maestro II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6014 x 4014 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 50000 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 91 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Leica L |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 30 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/25000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 361 gr (0.80 lb) | 403 gr (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 450 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | BP-DC12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $500 | $3,799 |