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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Leica M9 front
Portability
79
Imaging
63
Features
30
Overall
49

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Leica M9
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2009
  • Newer Model is Leica M9-P
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Leica M9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and M9 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and M9 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was unveiled 6 years after the M9 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades versus the M9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Leica M9

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 M9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016September 2009More modern by 78 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 M9 Fujifilm X-Pro2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Leica M9

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 M9 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides external dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Leica M9 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Leica M9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the M9.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and M9 is 74 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and M9.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will produce extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography features
Leica M9 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
69
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography advice
Leica M9 Street photography advice
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sports photography with Leica M9
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
44
good resolution (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography advice
Leica M9 Travel photography advice
63
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
54
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M9 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging factors
Leica M9 Vlogging factors
33
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Leica M9
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Leica M9
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Leica M9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 2009-09-09
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CCD
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 12800 2500
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica M
Available lenses 54 59
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 495 grams (1.09 pounds) 585 grams (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 884
Other
Battery life 350 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 2 1
Retail cost $1,700 $2,750