X-E2vs M11-D
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Casual — X-E2 (2013): The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
Street, Documentary & Photographic Purists — M11-D (2024): A rangefinder with no screen — 60MP, manual focus, total presence. The most focused camera ever made.
Who should buy what
X-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
M11-D (2024)
- Experienced rangefinder photographers who want to eliminate chimping and be fully present
- M11 users who want to deepen their relationship with the photographic process
- Documentary and street photographers who believe the screen distracts from the moment
- Collectors and Leica enthusiasts who value the philosophy as much as the output
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-e2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E2 (2013) | M11-D (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £8,195 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | None — this is a stills-only camera |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing |
| Stabilisation | None | None — manual rangefinder camera |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | None — no rear LCD by design |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E2 | M11-D |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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