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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M11 Monochrome

Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Leica M11 Monochrome front
Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
52
Overall
71

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Released January 2021
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Leica M11 Monochrome
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Announced April 2023
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M11 Monochrome, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and M11 Monochrome (60MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and M11 Monochrome (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was manufactured 3 years prior to the M11 Monochrome and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores versus the M11 Monochrome for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Leica M11 Monochrome

 Fujifilm X-E4 M11 Monochrome 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica M11 Monochrome over the Fujifilm X-E4

 M11 Monochrome Fujifilm X-E4 
AnnouncedApril 2023January 2021Fresher by 26 months
Display resolution2333k1620kCrisper display (+713k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Leica M11 Monochrome

 Fujifilm X-E4 M11 Monochrome 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E4 has exterior measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Leica M11 Monochrome has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M11 Monochrome in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 against the M11 Monochrome.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M11 Monochrome size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and M11 Monochrome is 86 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M11 Monochrome top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E4 and M11 Monochrome.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E4 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Leica M11 Monochrome will result in extra detail due to its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E4 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M11 Monochrome sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M11 Monochrome as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
90
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography advice
Leica M11 Monochrome Street photography advice
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
74
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
very good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography factors
Leica M11 Monochrome Sports photography factors
79
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (60MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
great battery (700 CIPA)
slow fps (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography highlights
Leica M11 Monochrome Travel photography highlights
88
good battery power (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
71
great battery (700 per charge)
weather proofing
excellent megapixels (60MP)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography info
Leica M11 Monochrome Landscape photography info
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
excellent megapixels (60 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (700 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging details
Leica M11 Monochrome Vlogging details
81
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica M11 Monochrome Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Leica M11 Monochrome
 Fujifilm X-E4Leica M11 Monochrome
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Leica M11 Monochrome
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-01-27 2023-04-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 60 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 9528 x 6328
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 64
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica M
Amount of lenses 58 62
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 2,333k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 3600 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364 gr (0.80 lbs) 640 gr (1.41 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3376
Other
Battery life 380 shots 700 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II type SD
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $849 $9,195