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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-Monochrom

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Leica M-Monochrom front
Portability
78
Imaging
65
Features
23
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-Monochrom Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E3
Leica M-Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 10000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-Monochrom Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-Monochrom, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the M-Monochrom (18MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was announced 3 years after the M-Monochrom which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores vs the M-Monochrom in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Leica M-Monochrom

 Fujifilm X-E2S M-Monochrom 
RevealedJanuary 2016May 2012Newer by 45 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 M-Monochrom Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica M-Monochrom

 Fujifilm X-E2S M-Monochrom 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-Monochrom Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2S offers exterior 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 M-Monochrom has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus the M-Monochrom.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-Monochrom size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and M-Monochrom is 85 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-Monochrom top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-Monochrom Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2S and M-Monochrom.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Leica M-Monochrom will offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E2S will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-Monochrom sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M-Monochrom as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography information
Leica M-Monochrom Street photography information
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Sports photography camera
Leica M-Monochrom as a Sports photography camera
70
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
45
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no liveview
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
Leica M-Monochrom as a Travel photography camera
72
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
54
decent MP (18MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M-Monochrom as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
58
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2S
Vlogging with Leica M-Monochrom
35
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M-Monochrom Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica M-Monochrom
 Fujifilm X-E2SLeica M-Monochrom
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Leica M-Monochrom
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 2012-05-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 6400 10000
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica M
Amount of lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 32s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 600 gr (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
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 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $599 $7,950