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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Edition 60

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Leica M Edition 60 front
Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Edition 60 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A5
Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Released September 2014
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Edition 60 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Edition 60, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the M Edition 60 (24MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and M Edition 60 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was announced 5 years later than the M Edition 60 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores against the M Edition 60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Leica M Edition 60

 Fujifilm X-A7 M Edition 60 
ReleasedSeptember 2019September 2014More recent by 61 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k920kCrisper display (+1840k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 M Edition 60 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M Edition 60

 Fujifilm X-A7 M Edition 60 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Edition 60 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A7 offers exterior dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Leica M Edition 60 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Edition 60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 against the M Edition 60.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Edition 60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and M Edition 60 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Edition 60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Edition 60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and M Edition 60.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Edition 60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography advice
Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography advice
81
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography advice
Leica M Edition 60 Street photography advice
80
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
68
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography info
Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography info
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
56
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography advice
Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography advice
88
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
63
weather sealing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography info
Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5")
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging features
Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging features
81
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
does not have image stabilization
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Edition 60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M Edition 60
 Fujifilm X-A7Leica M Edition 60
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Leica M Edition 60
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-09-11 2014-09-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3976
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica M
Amount of lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,760 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320g (0.71 lb) 680g (1.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $700 -