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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M10

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Leica M10 front
Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A7
Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Later Model is Leica M11
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the M10 (24MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and M10 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was introduced 13 months after the M10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores against the M10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Leica M10

 Fujifilm X-A5 M10 
IntroducedJanuary 2018January 2017Newer by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 M10 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M10

 Fujifilm X-A5 M10 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Leica M10 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 against the M10.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and M10 is 86 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and M10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X-A5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography highlights
Leica M10 Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
83
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Street photography camera
Leica M10 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
lack of image stabilization
69
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
good ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography highlights
Leica M10 Sports photography highlights
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (450 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
53
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography advice
Leica M10 Travel photography advice
88
good battery power (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
57
good megapixels (24MP)
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography information
Leica M10 Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M10 as a Vlogging camera
81
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M10
 Fujifilm X-A5Leica M10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Leica M10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-01-31 2017-01-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Maestro II
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3992
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 91 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica M
Number of lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 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
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger none
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 grams (0.80 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 86
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2133
Other
Battery life 450 images 210 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $500 $7,595