Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica CL — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-T2
68
WINNER
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Leica · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Leica CL
65
SCORE
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X-T2 and the Leica CL are both mirrorless cameras, so the choice turns on speed, controls and lens system. The CL is the lighter carry at 403 g against 507 g for the X-T2, and its 131 x 78 x 45 mm body is slimmer than the X-T2's 133 x 92 x 49 mm. The X-T2 arrived in 2016, with the CL following in 2017. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2016 | 2017 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
July 9, 2016 | October 21, 2017 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 133 x 92 x 49 mm | 131 x 78 x 45 mm |
| Camera weight | 507 g | 403 g |
| Optics | 66/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe X-T2 leaves far more of the frame available for focus placement, with 325 autofocus points against 49 on the CL, which helps when a bird or dancer sits away from the centre. Its 14 fps continuous shooting against 10 fps helps catch the peak of action. The CL's standard sensitivity reaches 50000 ISO against 12800 ISO, offering higher settings in very dim light. The stills fundamentals match for cropping: both use 24 MP APS-C CMOS sensors, giving equal room to crop a distant subject, and both frame shots through 2.36 million dot electronic viewfinders. Neither has in-body stabilisation. The native mounts differ, Fujifilm X and Leica L, so lenses do not transfer between bodies. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24 MP050 | 24 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 6014 x 4014 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
23.6 x 15.6 | 23.6 x 15.7 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
14 fps045 | 10 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fujifilm X | Leica L |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
X-Processor Pro | Maestro II |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
20030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 500003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | 500003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
800080032000 | 800080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
3250300 | 490300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 83/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoNeither camera forces a travel film below 4K, and both record MPEG-4 and MOV files, with the CL also offering H.264. Each offers a 60 fps maximum frame rate for motion work, and both include built-in timelapse for condensing a sunset into seconds. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, MOV, H.264 |
| Features | 70/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesWeather sealing and a tilting rear screen make the X-T2 the better camera for outdoor and awkward-angle work, framing at waist level or overhead on a crowded street. The CL answers with a touch screen, letting you place focus or swipe through images directly on the display. Wireless and screen features are shared: both offer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless transfer, and the screens match at 3 inches with 1.04 million dots. Neither camera has GPS or a built-in flash, while both accept external flash units. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
✗ | ✗ |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 10400001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | No |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 68/100 | 13/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe X-T2 is the safer companion for a long shooting day. Its battery is rated at 340 shots against 220 for the CL, and it charges over USB, so a power bank can top it up between locations. Two SD card slots give you two cards' worth of storage before a swap, while the CL has a single slot. Card format is shared: both take SD, SDHC and SDXC cards with UHS-II support, so the same fast cards suit either body. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots |  Yes | No |
| Battery type | NP-W126S | BP-DC12 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
340 shots1505000 | 220 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | No |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Fujifilm X-T2 for action, wildlife or documentary work outdoors. Its denser autofocus coverage, faster burst, weather sealing, dual card slots and higher battery rating suit fast-moving, weather-exposed shooting. Choose the Leica CL when a lighter, slimmer body for everyday and travel photography matters more, or you prefer touch control and Leica L lenses. For most photographers the X-T2 is the stronger all-round choice.