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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Leica SL front
Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Released May 2019
Leica SL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Alternate Name is Typ 601
  • Renewed by Leica SL2
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Leica SL, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and SL (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and SL (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was announced 3 years after the SL which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades versus the SL when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Leica SL

 Fujifilm GFX 100 SL 
LaunchedMay 2019October 2015Newer by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1040kSharper display (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 SL Fujifilm GFX 100 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica SL

 Fujifilm GFX 100 SL 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has outer measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) while the Leica SL has measurements of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Leica SL in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 against the SL.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and SL is 52 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and SL.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will deliver extra detail with its extra 78 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica SL as a Portrait photography camera
95
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (102MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography info
Leica SL Street photography info
72
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
heavier than average in class (1,320 grams)
69
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Sports photography with Leica SL
90
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (800 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 fps)
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography details
Leica SL Travel photography details
67
good battery life (800 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (102MP)
heavier than average in class (1,320 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
65
weather sealing
has focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Landscape photography with Leica SL
92
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (800 CIPA)
two card slots
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging factors
Leica SL Vlogging factors
33
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (1,320g)
33
touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica SL
 Fujifilm GFX 100Leica SL
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Leica SL
Alternate name - Typ 601
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-05-23 2015-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Maestro II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 11648 x 8736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Leica L
Total lenses 12 30
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 4,400k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1320 grams (2.91 pounds) 847 grams (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 88
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1821
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots 2 2
Price at release $10,000 $7,450