Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M-Monochrom

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M-Monochrom, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the M-Monochrom (18MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was unveiled 23 months after the M-Monochrom making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores vs the M-Monochrom in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E2 and Leica M-Monochrom. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery and Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 provides exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Leica M-Monochrom has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M-Monochrom in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the M-Monochrom.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and M-Monochrom is 85 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and M-Monochrom.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Leica M-Monochrom will offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.