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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL 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
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Announced November 2016
  • Newer Model is Leica TL2
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica TL, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the TL (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was released 9 months earlier than the TL which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up vs the TL when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-E2S TL 

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 TL Fujifilm X-E2S 
AnnouncedNovember 2016January 2016Newer by 9 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k1040kCrisper screen (+190k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-E2S TL 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2S offers outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Leica TL has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica TL in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S against the TL.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and TL is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and TL.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2S will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography highlights
Leica TL Portrait photography highlights
76
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
76
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Street photography camera
Leica TL as a Street photography camera
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Sports photography with Leica TL
70
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
55
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography advice
Leica TL Travel photography advice
72
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
70
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography advice
Leica TL Landscape photography advice
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging advice
Leica TL Vlogging advice
35
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica TL
 Fujifilm X-E2SLeica TL
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Leica TL
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-01-15 2016-11-08
Body design 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12500
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 4
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 384g (0.85 pounds)
Physical 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 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 images 400 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $599 $1,009