X-E2vs 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?
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 & 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-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
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-e2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E2 (2013) | MP 0.72 (2003) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £4,850 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 35mm film |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/60p | — |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder |
| Stabilisation | None | — |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | ~1fps (manual film advance) |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 600g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm | 138 × 77 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | None |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | None |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E2 | MP 0.72 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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