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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica TL

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica TL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T5
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Revealed November 2016
  • Successor is Leica TL2
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica TL Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Leica TL, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and TL (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was manufactured 3 years after the TL which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T4 grades vs the TL in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-T4 TL 
RevealedFebruary 2020November 2016More modern by 41 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1230kClearer display (+390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Fujifilm X-T4

 TL Fujifilm X-T4 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-T4 TL 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T4 has got physical measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Leica TL has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Leica TL in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 vs the TL.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica TL size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T4 and TL is 67 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and TL.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T4 to result in extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica TL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Portrait photography with Leica TL
82
you can focus manually
excellent resolution (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Street photography with Leica TL
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
heavier than competition in class (607g)
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography advice
Leica TL Sports photography advice
85
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (500 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
55
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Travel photography camera
Leica TL as a Travel photography camera
75
great battery pack (500 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
excellent resolution (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (607 grams)
70
provides focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography factors
Leica TL Landscape photography factors
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (500 shots)
2 card slots
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging highlights
Leica TL Vlogging highlights
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
heavier than competition in class (607g)
33
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Leica TL
 Fujifilm X-T4Leica TL
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Leica TL
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-02-24 2016-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12500
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 54 4
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.7"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (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 607 gr (1.34 lbs) 384 gr (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 500 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-DC13
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 One
Cost at release $1,700 $1,009