Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M Typ 262

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M Typ 262, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and M Typ 262 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and M Typ 262 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was revealed 20 months prior to the M Typ 262 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades against the M Typ 262 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E2 and Leica M Typ 262. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery and Leica M Typ 262 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Leica M Typ 262 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M Typ 262 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus the M Typ 262.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and M Typ 262 is 85 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and M Typ 262.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Leica M Typ 262 will render more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.