Fujifilm T500 vs Leica SL

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and Leica SL, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and SL (24MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and SL (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 3 years prior to the SL and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Leica SL being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the SL in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Leica SL. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Leica SL Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Leica SL has sizing of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the SL.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and SL is 95 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and SL.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm T500 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Leica SL will give you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.