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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M Edition 60

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Leica M Edition 60 front
Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M Edition 60 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M Edition 60 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica M Edition 60, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and M Edition 60 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and M Edition 60 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was manufactured 16 months later than the M Edition 60 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades versus the M Edition 60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Leica M Edition 60

 Fujifilm X-E2S M Edition 60 
IntroducedJanuary 2016September 2014Fresher by 16 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 M Edition 60 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica M Edition 60

 Fujifilm X-E2S M Edition 60 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M Edition 60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2S provides external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Leica M Edition 60 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica M Edition 60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus the M Edition 60.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M Edition 60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and M Edition 60 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M Edition 60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M Edition 60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and M Edition 60.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E2S featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Leica M Edition 60 will resolve more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2S provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M Edition 60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M Edition 60 as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
82
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Street photography with Leica M Edition 60
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography details
Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography details
70
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
56
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Leica M Edition 60
72
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
63
weather proofing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Landscape photography with Leica M Edition 60
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
74
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2S
Vlogging with Leica M Edition 60
35
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M Edition 60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica M Edition 60
 Fujifilm X-E2SLeica M Edition 60
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Leica M Edition 60
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 2014-09-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5952 x 3976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica M
Total lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 680g (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $599 -