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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M10

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Leica M10 front
Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2
Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Later Model is Leica M11
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M10 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Leica M10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and M10 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and M10 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was launched 4 years earlier than the M10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up against the M10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Leica M10

 Fujifilm X-E1 M10 

Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 M10 Fujifilm X-E1 
RevealedJanuary 2017February 2013More recent by 47 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Leica M10

 Fujifilm X-E1 M10 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 has got exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Leica M10 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Leica M10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the M10.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and M10 is 85 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and M10.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Leica M10 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Portrait photography with Leica M10
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography information
Leica M10 Street photography information
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
69
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
great ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography details
Leica M10 Sports photography details
49
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
low fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Travel photography camera
Leica M10 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
57
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography features
Leica M10 Landscape photography features
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging highlights
Leica M10 Vlogging highlights
32
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Leica M10
 Fujifilm X-E1Leica M10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Leica M10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-02-28 2017-01-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Pro Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 5952 x 3992
Max native ISO 6400 50000
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica M
Number of lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 86
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2133
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 210 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $7,595