Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica M11 Monochrome

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E2S & Leica M11 Monochrome. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2S Gallery & Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.