Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica CL

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Leica CL, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and CL (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was released 5 years prior to the CL and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores vs the CL in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica CL. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery and Leica CL Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 has outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Leica CL has proportions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Leica CL in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the CL.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and CL is 87 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-M1 and CL.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Leica CL to result in more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-M1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.