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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
52 Imaging
93 Features
86 Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Revealed May 2019
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - 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
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced December 2020
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica SL2-S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and SL2-S (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and SL2-S (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was announced 18 months before the SL2-S which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up versus the SL2-S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

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

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Fujifilm GFX 100

		

		

			
 SL2-S Fujifilm GFX 100 
AnnouncedDecember 2020May 2019More recent by 18 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100 SL2-S 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has external dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) whilst the Leica SL2-S has measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica SL2-S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 against the SL2-S.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and SL2-S is 52 and 55 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and SL2-S.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will provide extra detail with its extra 78 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Portrait photography camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Portrait photography camera
95
 focusing manually
 megapixel count great (102MP)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 supports face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
85
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography highlights
Leica SL2-S Street photography highlights
72
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 environment proofing
 heavier than average in class (1,320g)
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (50,000)
 no moving screen
 heavier than others (931g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography highlights
Leica SL2-S Sports photography highlights
90
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (102MP)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 great battery life (800 per charge)
 supports phase detect AF
 max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
83
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 high max fps (20.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (510 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography factors
Leica SL2-S Travel photography factors
67
 great battery life (800 per charge)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 megapixel count great (102MP)
 heavier than average in class (1,320 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
65
 good battery pack (510 shots)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 heavier than others (931 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Landscape photography with Leica SL2-S
92
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (102 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 great battery life (800 per charge)
 2 card slots
85
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 no anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (50,000)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (510 per charge)
 2 card slots
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Vlogging camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
33
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic support
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average in class (1,320 grams)
32
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic support
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than others (931g)
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Leica SL2-S
 Fujifilm GFX 100Leica SL2-S
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Leica SL2-S
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-05-23 2020-12-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 -
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 102 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 11648 x 8736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 50000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Leica L
Amount of lenses 12 36
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 2,360k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1800 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/250 secs
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 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1320g (2.91 lbs) 931g (2.05 lbs)
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 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 800 photos 510 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
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
Cost at release $10,000 $4,895