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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-Monochrom

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Leica M-Monochrom front
Portability
78
Imaging
65
Features
23
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-Monochrom 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
  • Launched September 2013
Leica M-Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 10000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-Monochrom Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Leica M-Monochrom, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the M-Monochrom (18MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was launched 17 months after the M-Monochrom which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up vs the M-Monochrom in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Leica M-Monochrom

 Fujifilm X-M1 M-Monochrom 
LaunchedSeptember 2013May 2012Newer by 17 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Fujifilm X-M1

 M-Monochrom Fujifilm X-M1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica M-Monochrom

 Fujifilm X-M1 M-Monochrom 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-Monochrom Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-M1 has exterior dimensions 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 M-Monochrom has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus the M-Monochrom.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-Monochrom size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and M-Monochrom is 87 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-Monochrom top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-Monochrom Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and M-Monochrom.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Leica M-Monochrom will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-M1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-Monochrom sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Leica M-Monochrom Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Street photography camera
Leica M-Monochrom as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography advice
Leica M-Monochrom Sports photography advice
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
45
megapixel count good (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (350 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography info
Leica M-Monochrom Travel photography info
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
54
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (350 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Landscape photography with Leica M-Monochrom
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
58
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (350 shots)
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-M1
Vlogging with Leica M-Monochrom
31
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M-Monochrom Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica M-Monochrom
 Fujifilm X-M1Leica M-Monochrom
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Leica M-Monochrom
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-09-17 2012-05-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 6400 10000
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica M
Total lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 32 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
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. -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 600 gr (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $7,950