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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Typ 262

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Leica M Typ 262 front
Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Typ 262 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Introduced September 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Also referred to as Typ 262
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Typ 262 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M Typ 262, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the M Typ 262 (24MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and M Typ 262 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was revealed 3 years after the M Typ 262 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades vs the M Typ 262 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Leica M Typ 262

 Fujifilm X-A7 M Typ 262 
ReleasedSeptember 2019November 2015More modern by 47 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k921kCrisper display (+1839k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 M Typ 262 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M Typ 262

 Fujifilm X-A7 M Typ 262 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Typ 262 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 offers external measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Leica M Typ 262 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M Typ 262 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the M Typ 262.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Typ 262 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and M Typ 262 is 86 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Typ 262 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Typ 262 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A7 and M Typ 262.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A7 has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder. The younger Fujifilm X-A7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Typ 262 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography factors
Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
75
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography factors
Leica M Typ 262 Street photography factors
80
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography information
Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography information
72
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
50
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Travel photography with Leica M Typ 262
88
good battery (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
58
decent MP (24 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography advice
Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
Vlogging with Leica M Typ 262
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
22
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( resolution)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M Typ 262 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M Typ 262
 Fujifilm X-A7Leica M Typ 262
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Leica M Typ 262
Also Known as - Typ 262
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-09-11 2015-11-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica M
Number of lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 2,760 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video data 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 gr (0.71 lbs) 600 gr (1.32 lbs)
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 BP-SCL2
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $700 $5,069