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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica TL

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica TL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E3
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Launched November 2016
  • New Model is Leica TL2
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica TL Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-E4 and Leica TL, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and TL (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was announced 4 years later than the TL and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up against the TL in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-E4 TL 
LaunchedJanuary 2021November 2016Fresher by 52 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k1230kClearer display (+390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Fujifilm X-E4

 TL Fujifilm X-E4 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-E4 TL 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 provides exterior measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") along with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Leica TL has proportions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 and the TL.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica TL size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and TL is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and TL.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-E4 to resolve more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E4 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography information
Leica TL Portrait photography information
83
focusing manually
excellent MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Street photography camera
Leica TL as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
no image stabilization
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography highlights
Leica TL Sports photography highlights
79
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
55
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography information
Leica TL Travel photography information
88
better than average battery life (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
excellent MP (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
70
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica TL as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
excellent MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging advice
Leica TL Vlogging advice
82
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Leica TL
 Fujifilm X-E4Leica TL
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Leica TL
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-01-27 2016-11-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12500
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 58 4
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364g (0.80 lb) 384g (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 400 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP-DC13
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $849 $1,009