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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Leica M9 front
Portability
79
Imaging
63
Features
30
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A7
Leica M9
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2009
  • Successor is Leica M9-P
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and M9 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and M9 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was unveiled 8 years after the M9 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades versus the M9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Leica M9

 Fujifilm X-A5 M9 
IntroducedJanuary 2018September 2009Newer by 103 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 M9 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M9

 Fujifilm X-A5 M9 
Manual focus More precise focus

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 features outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Leica M9 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the M9.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A5 and M9 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and M9.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X-A5 will render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M9 as a Portrait photography camera
81
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
69
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography details
Leica M9 Street photography details
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Sports photography with Leica M9
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (450 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
44
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography highlights
Leica M9 Travel photography highlights
88
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
54
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (350 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography highlights
Leica M9 Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging advice
Leica M9 Vlogging advice
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M9
 Fujifilm X-A5Leica M9
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Leica M9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-01-31 2009-09-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 12800 2500
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 91 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica M
Number of lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 gr (0.80 lb) 585 gr (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 884
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $500 $2,750