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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M11 Monochrome

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Leica M11 Monochrome front
Portability
76
Imaging
85
Features
52
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Introduced April 2023
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M11 Monochrome, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and M11 Monochrome (60MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and M11 Monochrome (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was manufactured 10 years prior to the M11 Monochrome which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades versus the M11 Monochrome with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 Fujifilm X-E2 M11 Monochrome 

Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Fujifilm X-E2

 M11 Monochrome Fujifilm X-E2 
IntroducedApril 2023March 2014Newer by 110 months
Screen resolution2333k1040kCrisper screen (+1293k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Leica M11 Monochrome

 Fujifilm X-E2 M11 Monochrome 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Leica M11 Monochrome has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the M11 Monochrome.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M11 Monochrome size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and M11 Monochrome is 85 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M11 Monochrome top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and M11 Monochrome.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Leica M11 Monochrome will render extra detail due to its extra 44 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M11 Monochrome sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Portrait photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
75
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
91
you can focus manually
MP count high (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography information
Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography information
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
74
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
very good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Sports photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
69
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
70
silent mode (1/16,000s)
MP count high (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (700 per charge)
max frames per second low (4.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Travel photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
72
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery life (700 per charge)
environment proofing
MP count high (60 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Landscape photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
74
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
MP count high (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (700 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging factors
Leica M11 Monochrome Vlogging factors
34
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Leica M11 Monochrome
 Fujifilm X-E2Leica M11 Monochrome
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Leica M11 Monochrome
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-03-05 2023-04-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 60 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 9528 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 6400 50000
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica M
Available lenses 54 62
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,333k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 3600 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 640 gr (1.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3376
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 700 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II type SD
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $450 $9,195