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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 262

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Leica M Typ 262 front
Portability
77
Imaging
71
Features
35
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 262 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A7
Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Launched November 2015
  • Also referred to as Typ 262
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 262 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 262, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the M Typ 262 (24MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and M Typ 262 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was brought out 2 years after the M Typ 262 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores vs the M Typ 262 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Leica M Typ 262

 Fujifilm X-A5 M Typ 262 
LaunchedJanuary 2018November 2015Newer by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 M Typ 262 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M Typ 262

 Fujifilm X-A5 M Typ 262 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 262 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got external 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) and the Leica M Typ 262 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 262 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the M Typ 262.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 262 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and M Typ 262 is 86 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 262 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 262 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and M Typ 262.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more recent Fujifilm X-A5 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 262 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M Typ 262 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography details
Leica M Typ 262 Street photography details
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
no image stabilization
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography info
Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography info
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (450 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
49
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography info
Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography info
88
great battery power (450 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
58
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography details
Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (450 shots)
no image stabilization
69
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
Vlogging with Leica M Typ 262
81
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
no image stabilization
22
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M Typ 262 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M Typ 262
 Fujifilm X-A5Leica M Typ 262
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Leica M Typ 262
Otherwise known as - Typ 262
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-31 2015-11-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Maestro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3976
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 91 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica M
Available lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 gr (0.80 lbs) 600 gr (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 450 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-SCL2
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $5,069