Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica CL

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Leica CL, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and CL (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was unveiled 6 years before the CL which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up against the CL for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Leica CL. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Leica CL Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has got external measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Leica CL has measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 against the CL.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and CL is 80 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and CL.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Leica CL to render extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.