Fujifilm X-T200 vs Leica CL

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-T200 and the Leica CL, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm X-T200 was introduced in January 2020 and Leica CL was introduced in November 2017. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X-T200 Highlights

      • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 425 Focus Points
      • 3.5" 2,760k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 0.39" 2,360k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Leica CL Highlights

      • 24.24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 50,000 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X-T200 and Leica CL.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X-T200

      Leica CL

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.5"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Light - 370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
      •   USB Charging
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm X-T200

      Leica CL

      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   50,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm X-T200

      Leica CL

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.24 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/25000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-T200

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-T200 over Leica CL.

      Fujifilm X-T200 vs Leica CL
      Cheaper $699 (body), $799 (w/15-45mm lens) vs $2795 (body only), $3795 (w/18mm lens), $3995 (w/18-56mm lens)
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 50,000
      More Focus Points 425 vs 49
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Digital Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Larger Screen 3.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 2,760k dot vs 1,040k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) 1/32000 sec vs 1/25000 sec
      Built-in Flash vs
      HDMI Output Micro vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Lighter 370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz) vs 403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 270 shots vs 220 shots

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      Advantage of Leica CL

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica CL over Fujifilm X-T200.

      Fujifilm X-T200 vs Leica CL
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 100
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 6014 x 4014
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.62x vs 0.74x
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 30 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm X-T200 Leica CL
        Video Capture
        Touch-to-Focus
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Touch Screen
        High Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Light370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X-T200 Leica CL
        No Image Stabilization
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
        No Built-in GPS
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life270 shots220 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X-T200 has a 3.5" Fully Articulated screen with 2,760k dot resolution and Leica CL has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 1,040k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Fujifilm X-T200 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Fujifilm X-T200 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-T200 has a built-in 0.39" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution and Leica CL has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-T200 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Leica CL features a 24.24 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 50,000.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X-T200 can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. Leica CL is equipped with Maestro II processor and can take pictures up to 6014 x 4014 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Fujifilm X-T200 has Fujifilm X lens mount and Leica CL has Leica TL lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Fujifilm X-T200 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Leica CL nothing can be done. On Leica CL it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-T200 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Fujifilm X-T200) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Fujifilm X-T200

      Fujifilm X-T200 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Fujifilm X-T200 has a USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) input for data transfer and battery charging. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X-T200 comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 270 shots and Leica CL comes with BP-DC12 battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm X-T200 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Leica CL has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Fujifilm X-T200 has Focal Plane shutter. Leica CL has Mechanical Focal Plane shutter and Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X-T200, and up to 1/25000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Leica CL. Fujifilm X-T200 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps. Leica CL can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Fujifilm X-T200 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m at ISO 200 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Leica CL has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X-T200 body has dimensions of 121 x 84 x 55 mm (4.76 x 3.31 x 2.17") and Leica CL body has dimensions of 131 x 78 x 45 mm (5.16 x 3.07 x 1.77"). Fujifilm X-T200 weighs 370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz) and Leica CL weighs 403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz).

      Fujifilm X-T200

      Leica CL

      121 mm

      84 mm

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      131 mm

      78 mm

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      84 mm

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      78 mm

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      55 mm

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      45 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X-T200 and Leica CL

      Fujifilm X-T200 and Leica CL for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm X-T200

      Leica CL

      GOOD
      73
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      71
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X-T200

      Leica CL

      GOOD
      75
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   50,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X-T200

      Leica CL

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   50,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X-T200

      Leica CL

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.5"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      84
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X-T200

      Leica CL

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm X-T200

      Leica CL

      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X-T200 and Leica CL and give them scores of 72 and 65 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm X-T200

      Leica CL

      OVERALL
      72
      OVERALL
      65

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-T200

      Leica CL

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.24 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   50,000 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X-T200

      Leica CL

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/25000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm X-T200

      Leica CL

      POOR
      48
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      38
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X-T200

      Leica CL

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      78
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-T200

      Leica CL

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.5"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      GOOD
      79
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X-T200

      Leica CL

      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X-T200

      Leica CL

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


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