Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M10

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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M10

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-A1.

35mm 864.0mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 50,000

Go in depth with our full Leica M10 Review.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A2
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Succeeded by the Leica M11
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Differences

Fujifilm X-A1 advantages over Leica M10

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

350 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
330g vs 660g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
5.6 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Leica M10 advantages over Fujifilm X-A1

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 6.05 vs 4.82 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Newer
8 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.0 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
125 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 30 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
50000 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-A1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Fujifilm X-A1 First Shots

We haven’t reviewed the Leica M10.
Read our Leica M10 Preview

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-3N

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Leica M10

Sony NEX-3N

$7662
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$449
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Samsung NX1100

Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX1100

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Shoots 24p video
More pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung NX1100

Leica M10

Samsung NX1100

$7662
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$450
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
HDMI out

Compare Leica M10 vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-5T

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-5T

Leica M10

Sony NEX-5T

$7662
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$299
APS-C

Lens selection
Touchscreen

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Compared to Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Fujifilm X-A1

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Tiltable Screen

$7595
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Leica M10

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$7662
35mm

Built-in Wi-Fi
Longer exposure

$7595
35mm

Shoots 24p video
Shoots 1080p video

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Compared to Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Fujifilm X-A1

Leica M-D (Typ 262)

$450
APS-C

Rear display
Lens selection

$5995
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Leica M10

Leica M-D (Typ 262)

$7662
35mm

Rear display
Focus peaking

$5995
35mm

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