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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M Edition 60

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Leica M Edition 60 front
Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M Edition 60 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced September 2013
Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M Edition 60 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica M Edition 60, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and M Edition 60 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and M Edition 60 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was launched 12 months before the M Edition 60 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up versus the M Edition 60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Leica M Edition 60

 Fujifilm X-M1 M Edition 60 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 M Edition 60 Fujifilm X-M1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014September 2013More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica M Edition 60

 Fujifilm X-M1 M Edition 60 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution920k920kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M Edition 60 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Leica M Edition 60 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica M Edition 60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus the M Edition 60.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M Edition 60 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and M Edition 60 is 87 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M Edition 60 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M Edition 60 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and M Edition 60.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-M1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Leica M Edition 60 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-M1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M Edition 60 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M Edition 60 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
82
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography advice
Leica M Edition 60 Street photography advice
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
68
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Leica M Edition 60 as a Sports photography camera
54
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
56
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography details
Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography details
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
63
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M Edition 60 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging info
Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging info
31
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M Edition 60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica M Edition 60
 Fujifilm X-M1Leica M Edition 60
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Leica M Edition 60
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-09-17 2014-09-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 5952 x 3976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica M
Total lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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. 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lbs) 680 grams (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 -