Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica CL

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Leica CL, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and CL (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was revealed 3 years prior to the CL which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades against the CL with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 IR & Leica CL. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery & Leica CL Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has got outer measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Leica CL has measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR against the CL.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and CL is 79 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and CL.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Leica CL to resolve greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.