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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9-P

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9-P Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Replaced the Leica M9
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9-P Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Leica M9-P, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and M9-P (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and M9-P (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was introduced 4 years later than the M9-P and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up vs the M9-P when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Leica M9-P

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 M9-P 
IntroducedJanuary 2016June 2011More recent by 56 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 M9-P Fujifilm X-Pro2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Leica M9-P

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 M9-P 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 offers outer measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Leica M9-P has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Leica M9-P in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the M9-P.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9-P size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and M9-P is 74 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9-P top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and M9-P.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will give more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9-P sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9-P Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography information
Leica M9-P Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
70
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography details
Leica M9-P Street photography details
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
64
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sports photography with Leica M9-P
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (350 per charge)
44
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (350 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography details
Leica M9-P Travel photography details
63
weather sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
54
megapixel count decent (18MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Landscape photography with Leica M9-P
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging advice
Leica M9-P Vlogging advice
33
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Leica M9-P
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Leica M9-P
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Leica M9-P
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-01-15 2011-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica M
Amount of lenses 54 59
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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) Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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) -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lbs) 600 gr (1.32 lbs)
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 score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 854
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at launch $1,700 $7,995