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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL

Portability
55 Imaging
95 Features
85 Overall
91
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Leica SL front
Portability
67 Imaging
72 Features
78 Overall
74

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2021
Leica SL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 601
  • Replacement is Leica SL2
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and SL (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and SL (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was revealed 5 years after the SL which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up vs the SL in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Leica SL

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S SL 
LaunchedJanuary 2021October 2015More modern by 65 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1040kClearer display (+1320k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

		

		

			
 SL Fujifilm GFX 100S 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica SL

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S SL 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S provides exterior dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Leica SL has measurements of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and the SL.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and SL is 55 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and SL.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100S having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give greater detail because of its extra 78MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 100S will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography info
Leica SL Portrait photography info
97
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count high (102MP)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 provides face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
83
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography highlights
Leica SL Street photography highlights
74
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 delivers RAW files
 features touch to focus
 weather proofing
 heavier than others in class (900 grams)
69
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 environment proof
 very good high ISO (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography info
Leica SL Sports photography info
91
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count high (102MP)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
67
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery power (400 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography highlights
Leica SL Travel photography highlights
67
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 megapixel count high (102 megapixels)
 heavier than others in class (900 grams)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
 environment proof
 includes focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 not so great battery power (400 shots)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Landscape photography with Leica SL
93
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count high (102 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Medium format)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 2 card slots
77
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 very good high ISO (50,000)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 has double storage slots
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery power (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging info
Leica SL Vlogging info
34
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic support
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 heavier than others in class (900 grams)
33
 has touchscreen
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has external mic port
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica SL
 Fujifilm GFX 100SLeica SL
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Leica SL
Other name - Typ 601
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-01-27 2015-10-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Maestro II
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 24MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Full resolution 11648 x 8736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 50000
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW files    
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Leica L
Number of lenses 13 30
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 4,400 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 900g (1.98 lbs) 847g (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 460 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots 2 2
Launch cost $5,999 $7,450