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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica TL2

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E2
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2017
  • Old Model is Leica TL
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica TL2 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Leica TL2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and TL2 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was revealed 5 years prior to the TL2 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades versus the TL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-E1 TL2 

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 TL2 Fujifilm X-E1 
AnnouncedJuly 2017February 2013More modern by 53 months
Display dimension3.7"2.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-E1 TL2 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 comes with outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Leica TL2 has dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Leica TL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 compared to the TL2.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and TL2 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and TL2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Leica TL2 to offer extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Portrait photography with Leica TL2
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Street photography with Leica TL2
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography information
Leica TL2 Sports photography information
49
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
62
quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography highlights
Leica TL2 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
63
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (250 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography features
Leica TL2 Landscape photography features
69
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging information
Leica TL2 Vlogging information
32
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Leica TL2
 Fujifilm X-E1Leica TL2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Leica TL2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-02-28 2017-07-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6016 x 4014
Highest native ISO 6400 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
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 detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 4
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 399g (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $2,195