Leica M vs. Fujifilm X Series X-T2

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Leica M and Fujifilm X Series X-T2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Leica M vs. Fujifilm X Series X-T2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Leica M Fujifilm X Series X-T2
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - rangefinder Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only Body only
Height 8 cm 9.18 cm
Width 13.9 cm 13.3 cm
Depth 4.2 cm 4.92 cm
Weight 680 g 457 g
Weight Details - Camera body only: 457 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 507 g
Body Material Synthetic leather, magnesium Magnesium alloy
Enclosure Colour Black | Silver chrome Black | Graphite silver
Protection Weatherproof, splashproof, dust-resistant Freezeproof, dust-resistant
SENSOR Leica M Fujifilm X Series X-T2
Sensor Resolution 24.0 Megapixel 24.3 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS X-Trans CMOS III
Effective Sensor Resolution - 24,300,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Full Frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) - 30 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction - Yes
Sensor Features - Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
Sensors Dust alert sensor, digital level metre -
PROCESSOR Leica M Fujifilm X Series X-T2
Image Processor Leica Maestro X-Processor Pro engine
LENS Leica M Fujifilm X Series X-T2
Lens Mounting Type Leica M Fujifilm X Mount
FOCUSING Leica M Fujifilm X Series X-T2
Auto Focus - TTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty - 91
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View -
AE/AF Control - Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF
Face Detection - Eye Detect AF, Face Detection AF/AE
VIEWFINDER Leica M Fujifilm X Series X-T2
Viewfinder Type Optical - real-image Electronic - OLED
Viewfinder Colour Support - Colour
Viewfinder Diagonal Size - 0.5"
Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.68x 0.77x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range - -4 to +2
Viewfinder Information Shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash charge completion -
Features Automatic parallax compensation Auto eye sensor, colour control
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Leica M Fujifilm X Series X-T2
ISO (Max) 6400 51200
Native ISO - 200-12800
Extended ISO (Max) - 25600 (H1), 51200 (H2)
Extended ISO (Min) - 100 (L1), 125 (L2), 160 (L3)
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200-6400 ISO 100, ISO 200-12800, ISO 51200, ISO 25600, ISO auto (200-12800)
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, average
Exposure Metering Zones - 256
Exposure Modes Bulb, manual, aperture-priority Bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Bracketing Modes - Dynamic Range Bracketing, Film Simulation Bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing, white balance bracketing
Special Effects Film Simulation Soft focus, miniature, Film Simulation, partial colour, Toy camera, High Key, Low Key, Pop Colour, Dynamic tone
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), 2000K - 13100K Fine, incandescent, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), Underwater, 2500K - 10000K
Shutter Type - Mechanical, electronic
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 5 steps in 1/2, 1, 2, 3 EV steps 3 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing - Yes
X-sync Speed 1/180 sec 1/250sec
DISPLAY Leica M Fujifilm X Series X-T2
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Display Format 920,000 pixels 1,620,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Folding
Display Features Contrast control Display brightness control, display colour control
FLASH Leica M Fujifilm X Series X-T2
Camera Flash - External flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) - 8
Flash Modes - Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction - Yes
Features - AF illuminator
External Flash Name - Fujifilm EF-X8
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Leica M Fujifilm X Series X-T2
Digital Video Format MJPEG, MOV H.264, MOV
Image Recording Format JPEG, DNG (RAW) JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Stereo
Microphone Features Sensitivity control -
MEMORY Leica M Fujifilm X Series X-T2
Memory Card Slot SD card Dual SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card
Memory Card Included - No
Memory Card Max Supported Size - 256 GB
Image Storage JPEG 5952 x 3976
JPEG 4256 x 2832
JPEG 2976 x 1984
JPEG 1600 x 1080
DNG (RAW) 5952 x 3976
JPEG 6000 x 4000
JPEG 6000 x 3376
JPEG 4000 x 4000
JPEG 4240 x 2832
JPEG 4240 x 2384
JPEG 2832 x 2832
JPEG 3008 x 2000
JPEG 3008 x 1688
JPEG 2000 x 2000
Video Capture MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 25 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 24 fps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 60 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 50 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 25 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 24 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Leica M Fujifilm X Series X-T2
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Fujifilm NP-W126S Lithium Ion
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1800 mAh (included) Fujifilm NP-W126S Li-ion rechargeable battery (included)
Battery Life - Photo shooting - 340 shots
CONNECTIONS Leica M Fujifilm X Series X-T2
Interface - HDMI, USB 3.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Connectivity Features - Remote control via mobile devices, Wireless Image Transfer
Print Standard - Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type - USB 3.0
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm)
FEATURES Leica M Fujifilm X Series X-T2
Self-Timer Delay 2sec, 12sec 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second 8 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 14 frames per second
Additional Features Sharpness control, saturation control RGB primary colour filter, Dynamic Range Adjustment, Panorama Capture, no Optical Low Pass Filter (OLFP)
OTHERS Leica M Fujifilm X Series X-T2
Included Accessories Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, power cable, shoe cap Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, shoe cap, protective cover, strap clip, battery grip terminal cover, sync terminal cover, clip attaching tool
Software Adobe Photoshop Lightroom -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -10 °C
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