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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica TL

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica TL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Launched November 2016
  • Newer Model is Leica TL2
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica TL Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Leica TL, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the TL (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was unveiled 15 months prior to the TL which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores versus the TL with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR TL 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 TL Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
LaunchedNovember 2016August 2015More modern by 15 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k1040kClearer screen (+190k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR TL 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has got physical dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Leica TL has sizing of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Leica TL in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR against the TL.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica TL size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and TL is 79 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and TL.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica TL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Portrait photography with Leica TL
75
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography info
Leica TL Street photography info
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography information
Leica TL Sports photography information
65
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
55
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Travel photography with Leica TL
63
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
terrible battery (350 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
70
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography details
Leica TL Landscape photography details
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging features
Leica TL Vlogging features
33
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Leica TL
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRLeica TL
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Leica TL
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-08-03 2016-11-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12500
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 4
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lbs) 384 gr (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,299 $1,009