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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M11 Monochrome

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Leica M11 Monochrome front
Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
52
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M11 Monochrome Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Revealed April 2023
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M11 Monochrome Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Leica M11 Monochrome, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and M11 Monochrome (60MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and M11 Monochrome (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was released 8 years prior to the M11 Monochrome which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up versus the M11 Monochrome for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 Fujifilm X-E2S M11 Monochrome 

Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 M11 Monochrome Fujifilm X-E2S 
RevealedApril 2023January 2016More modern by 88 months
Display resolution2333k1040kSharper display (+1293k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica M11 Monochrome

 Fujifilm X-E2S M11 Monochrome 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3.00"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M11 Monochrome Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2S offers outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with 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") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E2S versus Leica M11 Monochrome in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus the M11 Monochrome.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M11 Monochrome size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and M11 Monochrome is 85 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M11 Monochrome top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M11 Monochrome Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2S and M11 Monochrome.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2S because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will offer more detail as a result of its extra 44 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M11 Monochrome sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography information
Leica M11 Monochrome Portrait photography information
75
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
90
manual focus
MP count fantastic (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography highlights
Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography highlights
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
74
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
very good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography information
Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography information
69
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment sealing
great battery life (700 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Leica M11 Monochrome
72
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
71
great battery life (700 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count fantastic (60 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography advice
Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography advice
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
MP count fantastic (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery life (700 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging features
Leica M11 Monochrome Vlogging features
34
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M11 Monochrome Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica M11 Monochrome
 Fujifilm X-E2SLeica M11 Monochrome
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Leica M11 Monochrome
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 2023-04-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 60 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 9528 x 6328
Highest native ISO 6400 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica M
Total lenses 54 62
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 2,333k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 secs 3600 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 350g (0.77 pounds) 640g (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 shots 700 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II type SD
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $599 $9,195