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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL 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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Launched November 2016
  • Successor is Leica TL2
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the TL (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was released 3 years prior to the TL and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up versus the TL when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-E2 TL 

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Fujifilm X-E2

 TL Fujifilm X-E2 
LaunchedNovember 2016March 2014Fresher by 32 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k1040kClearer screen (+190k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-E2 TL 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 offers external dimensions 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 TL has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the TL.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and TL is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2 and TL.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm X-E2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography features
Leica TL Portrait photography features
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Leica TL as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography details
Leica TL Sports photography details
69
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
55
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Travel photography with Leica TL
72
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
70
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica TL as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
Vlogging with Leica TL
34
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Leica TL
 Fujifilm X-E2Leica TL
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Leica TL
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-05 2016-11-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12500
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 4
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 384 gr (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (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 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $450 $1,009