Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2-S
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52 Imaging
93 Features
86 Overall
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Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
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55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs
Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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 type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 2100k | Crisper screen (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Fujifilm GFX 100
| SL2-S | Fujifilm GFX 100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2020 |  | May 2019 | More 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 sizing | 3.2" |  | 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica SL2-S as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
megapixel count great (102MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography highlights
Leica SL2-S Street photography highlights
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)
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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Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography highlights
Leica SL2-S Sports photography highlights
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)
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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Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography factors
Leica SL2-S Travel photography factors
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
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
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Landscape photography with Leica SL2-S
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
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
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Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
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)
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
| Fujifilm GFX 100 | Leica 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 |