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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9-P

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9-P Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Older Model is Leica M9
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9-P Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Leica M9-P, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and M9-P (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and M9-P (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-A5 was brought out 6 years later than the M9-P and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the M9-P when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Leica M9-P

 Fujifilm X-A5 M9-P 
IntroducedJanuary 2018June 2011Fresher by 81 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Fujifilm X-A5

 M9-P Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M9-P

 Fujifilm X-A5 M9-P 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Leica M9-P has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Leica M9-P in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the M9-P.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9-P size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and M9-P is 86 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9-P top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and M9-P.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A5 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-A5 will give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9-P sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9-P Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M9-P as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography factors
Leica M9-P Street photography factors
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
does not have image stabilization
64
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography highlights
Leica M9-P Sports photography highlights
72
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (450 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
44
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography highlights
Leica M9-P Travel photography highlights
88
good battery (450 per charge)
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
54
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography advice
Leica M9-P Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (450 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging features
Leica M9-P Vlogging features
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica M9-P
 Fujifilm X-A5Leica M9-P
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Leica M9-P
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-31 2011-06-21
Body design 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 24MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5212 x 3472
Highest native ISO 12800 2500
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 91 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica M
Amount of lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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) -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 grams (0.80 lbs) 600 grams (1.32 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 854
Other
Battery life 450 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $7,995