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Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica SL2

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica SL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Introduced November 2019
  • Succeeded the Leica SL
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica SL2 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm S8500 and Leica SL2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and SL2 (47MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and SL2 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8500 was announced 7 years before the SL2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades versus the SL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Leica SL2

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8500 SL2 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Fujifilm S8500

		

		

			
 SL2 Fujifilm S8500 
IntroducedNovember 2019January 2013Fresher by 83 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Leica SL2

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8500 SL2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Leica SL2 has dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S8500 and Leica SL2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 against the SL2.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica SL2 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and SL2 is 61 and 57 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and SL2.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8500 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Leica SL2 will deliver more detail with its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
Portrait photography with Leica SL2
32
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
88
 has manual focus
 MP count fantastic (47MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography info
Leica SL2 Street photography info
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
72
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 features focus via touch
 environment sealing
 good ISO range (50,000)
 no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography details
Leica SL2 Sports photography details
53
 great zoom range (24-1104mm  46.0 x zoom)
 max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
80
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/40,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count fantastic (47MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 bad battery life (370 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography details
Leica SL2 Travel photography details
52
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1104mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
 bad battery life (370 per charge)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography info
Leica SL2 Landscape photography info
42
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
83
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 good ISO range (50,000)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 has dual storage slots
 bad battery life (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging highlights
Leica SL2 Vlogging highlights
24
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
 more heavy than average in class (670g)
36
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detect focusing
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic jack
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Leica SL2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Leica SL2
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Leica SL2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Leica SL2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-07 2019-11-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Maestro III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 8368 x 5584
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data    
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1800 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/40000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 835 gr (1.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 photographs
Battery format - Built-in
Battery model 4 x AA BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots Single Two
Launch cost $500 $5,995