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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 262

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Leica M Typ 262 front
Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 262 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-H2
Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Launched November 2015
  • Also referred to as Typ 262
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 262 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Leica M Typ 262, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the M Typ 262 (24MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and M Typ 262 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was introduced 2 years after the M Typ 262 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-H1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up versus the M Typ 262 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Leica M Typ 262

 Fujifilm X-H1 M Typ 262 
LaunchedFebruary 2018November 2015Newer by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 M Typ 262 Fujifilm X-H1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Leica M Typ 262

 Fujifilm X-H1 M Typ 262 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 262 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H1 features external dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Leica M Typ 262 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 compared to the M Typ 262.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 262 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H1 and M Typ 262 is 61 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 262 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 262 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H1 and M Typ 262.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 comes with the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X-H1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 262 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M Typ 262 as a Portrait photography camera
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography features
Leica M Typ 262 Street photography features
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proofing
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography advice
Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography advice
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (310 CIPA)
50
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography details
Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography details
64
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (310 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
58
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 262
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (310 per charge)
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging highlights
Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging highlights
35
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
22
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Typ 262 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Leica M Typ 262
 Fujifilm X-H1Leica M Typ 262
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Leica M Typ 262
Also called - Typ 262
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-14 2015-11-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro Maestro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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 325 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica M
Total lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673g (1.48 pounds) 600g (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
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 310 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-SCL2
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Retail price $1,300 $5,069