Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica CL
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica CL Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
- Released September 2019
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
- Launched November 2017
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica CL Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica CL, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the CL (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm X-A7 was manufactured 22 months later than the CL which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades versus the CL in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica CL Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica CL. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery and Leica CL Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Leica CL
Fujifilm X-A7 | CL | |||
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Launched | September 2019 | November 2017 | More recent by 22 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 2760k | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1720k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm X-A7
CL | Fujifilm X-A7 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica CL
Fujifilm X-A7 | CL | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica CL Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A7 provides outside measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Leica CL has measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica CL in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the CL.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and CL is 86 and 82 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A7 and CL.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 provides an edge in sensor technology.
Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica CL Specifications
Fujifilm X-A7 | Leica CL | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model type | Fujifilm X-A7 | Leica CL |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-09-11 | 2017-11-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Maestro II |
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, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6014 x 4014 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 50000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Leica L |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 30 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 2,760 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/25000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 320 gr (0.71 lbs) | 403 gr (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") |
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 | 440 images | 220 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | BP-DC12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $700 | $3,799 |