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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M11

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Leica M11 front
Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
56
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M11 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
  • Launched September 2013
Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Announced January 2022
  • Superseded the Leica M10
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M11 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Leica M11, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and M11 (60MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and M11 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-M1 was manufactured 9 years before the M11 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades vs the M11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Leica M11

 Fujifilm X-M1 M11 

Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 M11 Fujifilm X-M1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2022September 2013Fresher by 101 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2333k920kCrisper display (+1413k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica M11

 Fujifilm X-M1 M11 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-M1 enjoys external 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) whilst the Leica M11 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Leica M11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 compared to the M11.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M11 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and M11 is 87 and 76 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M11 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M11 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and M11.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-M1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica M11 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 44MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M11 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M11 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography factors
Leica M11 Portrait photography factors
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
89
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Street photography with Leica M11
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
80
fully articulated screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
very good high ISO (50,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography features
Leica M11 Sports photography features
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
69
silent mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
great battery (700 per charge)
low fps (4.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Travel photography with Leica M11
66
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
great battery (700 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count fantastic (60 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M11 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (700 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M11 as a Vlogging camera
31
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Leica M11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Leica M11
 Fujifilm X-M1Leica M11
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Leica M11
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-09-17 2022-01-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 60MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 9528 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 6400 50000
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica M
Available lenses 54 62
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 2,333k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 3600 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 4.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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. -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 640 grams (1.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 700 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card UHS II type SD
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $8,995