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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-Monochrom

Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Leica M-Monochrom front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
23
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-Monochrom Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2021
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Leica M-Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 10000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-Monochrom Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Leica M-Monochrom, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and M-Monochrom (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was brought out 8 years after the M-Monochrom which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades vs the M-Monochrom with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Leica M-Monochrom

 Fujifilm X-E4 M-Monochrom 
IntroducedJanuary 2021May 2012More modern by 107 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Fujifilm X-E4

 M-Monochrom Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Leica M-Monochrom

 Fujifilm X-E4 M-Monochrom 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-Monochrom Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E4 comes with exterior measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Leica M-Monochrom has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Leica M-Monochrom in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs the M-Monochrom.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-Monochrom size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and M-Monochrom is 86 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-Monochrom top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-Monochrom Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E4 and M-Monochrom.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E4 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X-E4 will produce more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E4 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-Monochrom sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-Monochrom Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M-Monochrom as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
high resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
70
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography features
Leica M-Monochrom Street photography features
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
64
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
Leica M-Monochrom as a Sports photography camera
79
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
high resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (380 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
44
good resolution (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Travel photography camera
Leica M-Monochrom as a Travel photography camera
88
good battery power (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
high resolution (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
54
good resolution (18 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (350 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography info
Leica M-Monochrom Landscape photography info
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
high resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
58
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good resolution (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging advice
Leica M-Monochrom Vlogging advice
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M-Monochrom Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Leica M-Monochrom
 Fujifilm X-E4Leica M-Monochrom
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Leica M-Monochrom
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2012-05-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 5212 x 3472
Highest native ISO 12800 10000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica M
Available lenses 58 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 32s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364 grams (0.80 pounds) 600 grams (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $849 $7,950