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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica TL2

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2017
  • Older Model is Leica TL
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica TL2 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica TL2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the TL2 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was brought out 7 months later than the TL2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades against the TL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-A5 TL2 
LaunchedJanuary 2018July 2017Fresher by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 TL2 Fujifilm X-A5 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-A5 TL2 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Leica TL2 has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica TL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the TL2.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and TL2 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and TL2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images however you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm X-A5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography highlights
Leica TL2 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Street photography with Leica TL2
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography info
Leica TL2 Sports photography info
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
62
silent mode (1/40,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography factors
Leica TL2 Travel photography factors
88
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
63
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography details
Leica TL2 Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
70
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging information
Leica TL2 Vlogging information
81
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Leica TL2
 Fujifilm X-A5Leica TL2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Leica TL2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2018-01-31 2017-07-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4014
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 91 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 4
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/40000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361 gr (0.80 pounds) 399 gr (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $2,195