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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL2

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
67
Features
64
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E3
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released July 2017
  • Old Model is Leica TL
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL2 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica TL2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and TL2 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was unveiled 18 months before the TL2 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades versus the TL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-E2S TL2 

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 TL2 Fujifilm X-E2S 
ReleasedJuly 2017January 2016More modern by 18 months
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-E2S TL2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2S features exterior measurements 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 TL2 has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica TL2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus the TL2.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and TL2 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2S and TL2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica TL2 to produce extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2S will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography advice
Leica TL2 Portrait photography advice
75
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography information
Leica TL2 Street photography information
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
good ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography information
Leica TL2 Sports photography information
69
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Leica TL2
72
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
63
offers touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (250 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography features
Leica TL2 Landscape photography features
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging features
Leica TL2 Vlogging features
34
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Leica TL2
 Fujifilm X-E2SLeica TL2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Leica TL2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-01-15 2017-07-10
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 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 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 6016 x 4014
Highest native ISO 6400 50000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 77 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 4
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.7"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/40000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 399g (0.88 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 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $599 $2,195