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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Refreshed by Leica TL2
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and TL (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was unveiled 4 months before the TL which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up against the TL with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-T2 TL 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Fujifilm X-T2

 TL Fujifilm X-T2 
Screen dimension3.7"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k1040kCrisper screen (+190k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-T2 TL 
LaunchedJuly 2016November 2016Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Leica TL has proportions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 against the TL.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and TL is 76 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and TL.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T2 to show extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Portrait photography with Leica TL
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Street photography with Leica TL
75
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography info
Leica TL Sports photography info
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (340 per charge)
55
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography highlights
Leica TL Travel photography highlights
63
environment sealing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
terrible battery (340 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
70
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography info
Leica TL Landscape photography info
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (340 per charge)
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging info
Leica TL Vlogging info
33
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica TL
 Fujifilm X-T2Leica TL
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Leica TL
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-07-07 2016-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12500
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 4
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507g (1.12 pounds) 384g (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" 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 340 photographs 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 1
Price at launch $1,600 $1,009