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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL2

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
67
Features
64
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Released July 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T3
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2017
  • Previous Model is Leica TL
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL2 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica TL2, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the TL2 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was unveiled 12 months prior to the TL2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up vs the TL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-T2 TL2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 TL2 Fujifilm X-T2 
LaunchedJuly 2017July 2016Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3.7"3.2"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k1040kCrisper display (+190k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica TL2

 Fujifilm X-T2 TL2 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 provides exterior dimensions 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 TL2 has proportions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica TL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the TL2.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and TL2 is 76 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and TL2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography info
Leica TL2 Street photography info
75
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
good high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography features
Leica TL2 Sports photography features
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery power (340 CIPA)
62
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (250 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Travel photography with Leica TL2
63
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
low battery power (340 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (250 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Leica TL2
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low battery power (340 CIPA)
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging features
Leica TL2 Vlogging features
33
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica TL2
 Fujifilm X-T2Leica TL2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Leica TL2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-07-07 2017-07-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 area 368.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4014
Max native ISO 12800 50000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 4
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 pounds) 399g (0.88 pounds)
Physical 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 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 340 pictures 250 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail price $1,600 $2,195