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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica TL

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

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica TL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T2
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
  • Revealed November 2016
  • Updated by Leica TL2
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica TL Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T1 and Leica TL, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the TL (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was launched 3 years earlier than the TL which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores versus the TL with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-T1 TL 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Fujifilm X-T1

 TL Fujifilm X-T1 
RevealedNovember 2016April 2014More modern by 31 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k1040kClearer screen (+190k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-T1 TL 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 provides physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Leica TL has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T1 and Leica TL in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 versus the TL.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica TL size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and TL is 79 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and TL.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica TL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica TL as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Street photography camera
Leica TL as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography info
Leica TL Sports photography info
67
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (350 shots)
55
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Travel photography with Leica TL
63
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
70
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica TL as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1
Vlogging with Leica TL
33
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
33
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Leica TL
 Fujifilm X-T1Leica TL
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Leica TL
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-04-14 2016-11-08
Physical type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12500
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 4
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 gr (0.97 pounds) 384 gr (0.85 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 400 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,300 $1,009