X-A7vs MP 0.72
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest camera ever made.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
Quick take: The x-a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | MP 0.72 (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £4,850 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 35mm film |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | — |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | ~1fps (manual film advance) |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only |
| Weight | 320g body only | 600g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 138 × 77 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | None |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | None |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | MP 0.72 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Landscape |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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