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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL2

Portability
55
Imaging
94
Features
85
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2021
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
  • Earlier Model is Leica SL
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL2 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL2, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and SL2 (47MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and SL2 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was manufactured 15 months later than the SL2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores vs the SL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Leica SL2

 Fujifilm GFX 100S SL2 
LaunchedJanuary 2021November 2019More recent by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2360k2100kClearer screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

 SL2 Fujifilm GFX 100S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica SL2

 Fujifilm GFX 100S SL2 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 100S features external dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Leica SL2 has specifications of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S compared to the SL2.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and SL2 is 55 and 57 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and SL2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100S because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will offer you greater detail due to its extra 55 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100S provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography features
Leica SL2 Portrait photography features
96
focusing manually
megapixel count high (102MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
88
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography details
Leica SL2 Street photography details
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proofing
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
72
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography info
Leica SL2 Sports photography info
90
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery pack (370 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography details
Leica SL2 Travel photography details
67
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count high (102 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
65
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (370 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography details
Leica SL2 Landscape photography details
93
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
83
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (900 grams)
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Leica SL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Leica SL2
 Fujifilm GFX 100SLeica SL2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Leica SL2
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2019-11-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Maestro III
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 102 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 11648 x 8736 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO 12800 50000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Leica L
Amount of lenses 13 30
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1800 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/40000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 @ 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
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 835 grams (1.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 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 460 images 370 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-W235 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
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 $5,999 $5,995