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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica CL

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica CL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced September 2013
Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Announced November 2017
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica CL Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Leica CL

 Fujifilm X-M1 CL 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm X-M1

 CL Fujifilm X-M1 
AnnouncedNovember 2017September 2013Fresher by 50 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica CL

 Fujifilm X-M1 CL 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica CL Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica CL size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica CL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica CL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Leica CL Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
73
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography highlights
Leica CL Street photography highlights
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
very good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography features
Leica CL Sports photography features
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
63
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/25,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Leica CL as a Travel photography camera
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
66
provides touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Landscape photography with Leica CL
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
69
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-M1
Vlogging with Leica CL
31
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
33
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic port
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica CL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica CL
 Fujifilm X-M1Leica CL
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Leica CL
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-09-17 2017-11-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6014 x 4014
Max native ISO 6400 50000
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 30
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/25000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 403 grams (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8")
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 350 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $3,799