Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica CL
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68 Features
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica CL Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
- Introduced July 2016
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T1
- Updated by Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
- Revealed November 2017

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica CL Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica CL, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the CL (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-T2 was revealed 16 months prior to the CL which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores vs the CL with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica CL Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T2 & Leica CL. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery & Leica CL Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Leica CL
Fujifilm X-T2 | CL | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm X-T2
CL | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
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Revealed | November 2017 | ![]() | July 2016 | More modern by 16 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica CL
Fujifilm X-T2 | CL | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica CL Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Leica CL has measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica CL in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 compared to the CL.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and CL is 76 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T2 and CL.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica CL Specifications
Fujifilm X-T2 | Leica CL | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T2 | Leica CL |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-07-07 | 2017-11-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | X-Processor Pro2 | Maestro II |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 370.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6014 x 4014 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 50000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 325 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Leica L |
Total lenses | 54 | 30 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/25000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 507 grams (1.12 lbs) | 403 grams (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 340 photos | 220 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | BP-DC12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Pricing at release | $1,600 | $3,799 |