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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica TL2

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E4
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released July 2017
  • Succeeded the Leica TL
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica TL2 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica TL2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the TL2 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was unveiled 2 months later than the TL2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores against the TL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-E3 TL2 

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 TL2 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k1040kClearer screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-E3 TL2 
ReleasedSeptember 2017July 2017Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 has got physical dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Leica TL2 has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica TL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 against the TL2.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and TL2 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and TL2.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography advice
Leica TL2 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography information
Leica TL2 Street photography information
72
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
great ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography info
Leica TL2 Sports photography info
75
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (250 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography factors
Leica TL2 Travel photography factors
77
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
features focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Leica TL2
37
touchscreen
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Leica TL2
 Fujifilm X-E3Leica TL2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Leica TL2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-09-07 2017-07-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4014
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 4
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/40000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 399 gr (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-DC13
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $700 $2,195