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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2

Portability
52 Imaging
93 Features
86 Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
81

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Announced May 2019
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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Launched November 2019
  • Older Model is Leica SL
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica SL2, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and SL2 (47MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and SL2 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was manufactured 5 months prior to the SL2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades versus the SL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Leica SL2

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100 SL2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2360k2100kCrisper screen (+260k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

		

		

			
 SL2 Fujifilm GFX 100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica SL2

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100 SL2 
LaunchedMay 2019November 2019Similar generation
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has got exterior dimensions 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 SL2 has measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).
See the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica SL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 against the SL2.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and SL2 is 52 and 57 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and SL2.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will give you greater detail due to its extra 55MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography features
Leica SL2 Portrait photography features
95
 manual focus
 fantastic megapixels (102 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
88
 focusing manually
 high MP (47 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography advice
Leica SL2 Street photography advice
72
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 saves RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 environment proof
 heavier than competition (1,320 grams)
72
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Sports photography with Leica SL2
90
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (102 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 great battery (800 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 low frames per second (5.0 fps)
80
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
 max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 high MP (47MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 terrible battery power (370 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Travel photography camera
 Leica SL2 as a Travel photography camera
67
 great battery (800 shots)
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 fantastic megapixels (102 megapixels)
 heavier than competition (1,320 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
65
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 high MP (47 megapixels)
 terrible battery power (370 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography factors
Leica SL2 Landscape photography factors
92
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (102 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 great battery (800 per charge)
 2 card slots
83
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 high MP (47 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 above average ISO range (50,000)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 two card slots
 terrible battery power (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging features
Leica SL2 Vlogging features
33
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external mic support
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition (1,320g)
36
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic socket
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica SL2
 Fujifilm GFX 100Leica SL2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 100 Leica SL2
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-05-23 2019-11-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 Maestro III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102MP 47MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 11648 x 8736 8368 x 5584
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Leica L
Available lenses 12 30
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 2,360k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1800 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/40000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 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 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1320 gr (2.91 lb) 835 gr (1.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 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 800 images 370 images
Battery type Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NP-T125 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots Two Two
Price at launch $10,000 $5,995