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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica CL

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica CL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A3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
Leica CL
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Leica CL

 Fujifilm X-A5 CL 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm X-A5

 CL Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica CL

 Fujifilm X-A5 CL 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018November 2017Similar age
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica CL size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Portrait photography with Leica CL
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
72
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography advice
Leica CL Street photography advice
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography features
Leica CL Sports photography features
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (450 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/25,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography advice
Leica CL Travel photography advice
88
good battery power (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
66
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography details
Leica CL Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
68
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
no image stabilization
terrible battery (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
Vlogging with Leica CL
81
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica CL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica CL
 Fujifilm X-A5Leica CL
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