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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica CL

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica CL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A5
Leica CL
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Leica CL

 Fujifilm X-A7 CL 
LaunchedSeptember 2019November 2017More recent by 22 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k1040kClearer screen (+1720k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm X-A7

 CL Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica CL

 Fujifilm X-A7 CL 
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).

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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.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica CL size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica CL as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
73
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
Leica CL as a Street photography camera
80
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
no image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
very good high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography advice
Leica CL Sports photography advice
72
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
63
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/25,000s)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
low battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography advice
Leica CL Travel photography advice
88
great battery power (440 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
66
features focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography information
Leica CL Landscape photography information
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
69
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no image stabilization
low battery power (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging features
Leica CL Vlogging features
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
no image stabilization
33
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica CL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica CL
 Fujifilm X-A7Leica CL
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