Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica M9-P

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Leica M9-P, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the M9-P (18MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and M9-P (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was released 21 months later than the M9-P which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores against the M9-P with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E1 and Leica M9-P. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Leica M9-P Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 has physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Leica M9-P has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Leica M9-P in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 compared to the M9-P.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and M9-P is 85 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and M9-P.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Leica M9-P will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.