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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica CL

Portability
74
Imaging
66
Features
75
Overall
69
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica CL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-Pro3
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
  • Revealed November 2017
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica CL Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Leica CL, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the CL (24MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was launched 22 months prior to the CL making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores versus the CL in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Leica CL

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 CL 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 CL Fujifilm X-Pro2 
RevealedNovember 2017January 2016Newer by 22 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Leica CL

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 CL 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica CL Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 enjoys outside dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Leica CL has specifications of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Leica CL in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 against the CL.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica CL size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and CL is 74 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica CL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and CL.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica CL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography info
Leica CL Portrait photography info
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
72
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Street photography camera
Leica CL as a Street photography camera
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Sports photography camera
Leica CL as a Sports photography camera
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/25,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography features
Leica CL Travel photography features
62
environment proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
66
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
low battery power (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography features
Leica CL Landscape photography features
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 shots)
68
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Vlogging with Leica CL
33
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
33
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica CL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Leica CL
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Leica CL
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Leica CL
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2017-11-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6014 x 4014
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 273 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 30
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/25000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 403 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8")
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 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 1
Launch price $1,700 $3,799