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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL2

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL2 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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2S
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2017
  • Previous Model is Leica TL
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL2 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-E2 and Leica TL2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and TL2 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was announced 4 years prior to the TL2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades versus the TL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-E2 TL2 

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 TL2 Fujifilm X-E2 
LaunchedJuly 2017March 2014Newer by 40 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k1040kSharper screen (+190k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-E2 TL2 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 has physical dimensions 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 TL2 has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E2 and Leica TL2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the TL2.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and TL2 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2 and TL2.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Leica TL2 to show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography info
Leica TL2 Portrait photography info
75
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Street photography with Leica TL2
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography info
Leica TL2 Sports photography info
69
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
62
silent shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Travel photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Travel photography camera
72
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography highlights
Leica TL2 Landscape photography highlights
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging factors
Leica TL2 Vlogging factors
34
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Leica TL2
 Fujifilm X-E2Leica TL2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Leica TL2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-05 2017-07-10
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 surface area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6016 x 4014
Max native ISO 6400 50000
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 4
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file 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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 399g (0.88 pounds)
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 All around 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 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $450 $2,195