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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica CL

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica CL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(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
Leica CL
(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
Photography Glossary

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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Leica CL

 Fujifilm X-T2 CL 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm X-T2

 CL Fujifilm X-T2 
RevealedNovember 2017July 2016More modern by 16 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica CL

 Fujifilm X-T2 CL 
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual 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).

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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.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica CL size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography information
Leica CL Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
72
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography advice
Leica CL Street photography advice
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography factors
Leica CL Sports photography factors
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (340 CIPA)
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/25,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Leica CL as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
terrible battery (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
boasts touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Leica CL
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (340 per charge)
68
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging details
Leica CL Vlogging details
33
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica CL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica CL
 Fujifilm X-T2Leica CL
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