Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M10

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and M10 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and M10 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was manufactured 3 years before the M10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades against the M10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E2 & Leica M10. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Leica M10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 offers exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Leica M10 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the M10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and M10 is 85 and 75 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and M10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Leica M10 will offer more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.