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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica TL

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica TL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Announced September 2019
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Announced November 2016
  • Later Model is Leica TL2
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica TL Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Leica TL, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and TL (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was brought out 2 years later than the TL and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades vs the TL in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-A7 TL 
AnnouncedSeptember 2019November 2016More recent by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2760k1230kCrisper screen (+1530k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Fujifilm X-A7

 TL Fujifilm X-A7 
Screen sizing3.7"3.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-A7 TL 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A7 comes with external 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) while the Leica TL has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs the TL.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica TL size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and TL is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and TL.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-A7 to offer you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Portrait photography with Leica TL
82
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography info
Leica TL Street photography info
80
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography factors
Leica TL Sports photography factors
72
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
55
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography highlights
Leica TL Travel photography highlights
88
good battery power (440 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
70
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Landscape photography with Leica TL
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
big screen (3.5 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
Vlogging with Leica TL
81
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Leica TL
 Fujifilm X-A7Leica TL
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Leica TL
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2019-09-11 2016-11-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12500
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 4
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 2,760k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320 grams (0.71 lbs) 384 grams (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-DC13
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $700 $1,009