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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-Monochrom

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Leica M-Monochrom front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
23
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-Monochrom Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Introduced September 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A5
Leica M-Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 10000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-Monochrom Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-Monochrom, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and M-Monochrom (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was launched 7 years later than the M-Monochrom and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores vs the M-Monochrom in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Leica M-Monochrom

 Fujifilm X-A7 M-Monochrom 
LaunchedSeptember 2019May 2012More recent by 90 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution2760k230kCrisper display (+2530k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Fujifilm X-A7

 M-Monochrom Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M-Monochrom

 Fujifilm X-A7 M-Monochrom 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-Monochrom Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 provides outer dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Leica M-Monochrom has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-Monochrom in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs the M-Monochrom.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-Monochrom size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and M-Monochrom is 86 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-Monochrom top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-Monochrom Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and M-Monochrom.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm X-A7 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A7 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-Monochrom sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography advice
Leica M-Monochrom Portrait photography advice
81
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
70
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
Leica M-Monochrom as a Street photography camera
80
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
64
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Sports photography with Leica M-Monochrom
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
44
good megapixels (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography info
Leica M-Monochrom Travel photography info
88
better than average battery power (440 shots)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
54
good megapixels (18MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography advice
Leica M-Monochrom Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
58
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging features
Leica M-Monochrom Vlogging features
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M-Monochrom Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M-Monochrom
 Fujifilm X-A7Leica M-Monochrom
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Leica M-Monochrom
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-09-11 2012-05-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5212 x 3472
Maximum native ISO 12800 10000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica M
Total lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 2,760 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 32 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 gr (0.71 lbs) 600 gr (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" 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 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 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $700 $7,950