Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M Edition 60

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Leica M Edition 60, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and M Edition 60 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and M Edition 60 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was launched 19 months earlier than the M Edition 60 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up against the M Edition 60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E1 and Leica M Edition 60. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Leica M Edition 60 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 features outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Leica M Edition 60 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Leica M Edition 60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the M Edition 60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and M Edition 60 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and M Edition 60.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E1 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Leica M Edition 60 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.