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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9-P

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9-P Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push 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 M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Succeeded the Leica M9
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9-P Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Leica M9-P, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and M9-P (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and M9-P (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was introduced 8 years after the M9-P which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores against the M9-P when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Leica M9-P

 Fujifilm X-A7 M9-P 
IntroducedSeptember 2019June 2011More modern by 101 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution2760k230kSharper display (+2530k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Fujifilm X-A7

 M9-P Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M9-P

 Fujifilm X-A7 M9-P 
Manually focus More exact focus

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A7 offers outer dimensions 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 M9-P has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Leica M9-P in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs the M9-P.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9-P size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and M9-P is 86 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9-P top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and M9-P.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A7 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-A7 will resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A7 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9-P sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9-P Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9-P Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography factors
Leica M9-P Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
70
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Street photography with Leica M9-P
80
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
64
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Sports photography with Leica M9-P
72
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
44
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography highlights
Leica M9-P Travel photography highlights
88
great battery (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
54
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (350 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M9-P as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
big screen (3.5")
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging info
Leica M9-P Vlogging info
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica M9-P
 Fujifilm X-A7Leica M9-P
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Leica M9-P
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-09-11 2011-06-21
Physical type 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 area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5212 x 3472
Highest native ISO 12800 2500
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 2,760 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 gr (0.71 pounds) 600 gr (1.32 pounds)
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 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 854
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $700 $7,995