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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica SL2

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica SL2 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix HS11
Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Released November 2019
  • Replaced the Leica SL
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica SL2 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica SL2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and SL2 (47MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and SL2 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS10 was revealed 10 years prior to the SL2 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HS10 grades versus the SL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Leica SL2

 HS10 SL2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the FujiFilm HS10

 SL2 HS10 
ReleasedNovember 2019July 2010More recent by 113 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Leica SL2

 HS10 SL2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 enjoys external measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Leica SL2 has dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the HS10 against the SL2.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica SL2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and SL2 is 60 and 57 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and SL2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HS10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Leica SL2 will give you extra detail because of its extra 37MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older HS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography information
Leica SL2 Portrait photography information
40
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
88
focusing manually
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS10
Street photography with Leica SL2
54
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (666g)
72
image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography factors
Leica SL2 Sports photography factors
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/40,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing MP (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery power (370 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
Travel photography with Leica SL2
45
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (666g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
bad battery power (370 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica SL2 as a Landscape photography camera
44
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
83
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
bad battery power (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2 as a Vlogging camera
23
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (666 grams)
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Leica SL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Leica SL2
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Leica SL2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Leica SL2
Otherwise known as FinePix HS11 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-07-06 2019-11-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Maestro III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 8368 x 5584
Maximum native ISO 6400 50000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1800 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666 grams (1.47 pounds) 835 grams (1.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 photographs
Type of battery - Built-in
Battery ID 4 x AA BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots Single Two
Launch price $900 $5,995