Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica CL

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Leica CL, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and CL (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was released 4 years earlier than the CL which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores vs the CL in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T1 and Leica CL. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery and Leica CL Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Leica CL has sizing of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Leica CL in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the CL.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and CL is 79 and 82 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and CL.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Leica CL to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 will be behind in sensor tech.