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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Leica SL front
Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Leica SL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Other Name is Typ 601
  • Replacement is Leica SL2
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and SL (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and SL (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was released 2 years later than the SL and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades against the SL when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Leica SL

 Fujifilm GFX 50R SL 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018October 2015Fresher by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 SL Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica SL

 Fujifilm GFX 50R SL 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R offers outer dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Leica SL has specifications of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R vs the SL.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and SL is 59 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and SL.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will show greater detail as a result of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50R will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography info
Leica SL Portrait photography info
91
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
83
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Street photography camera
Leica SL as a Street photography camera
73
screen tilts
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
69
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography details
Leica SL Sports photography details
70
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (400 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography info
Leica SL Travel photography info
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
not so great battery power (400 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
environment proof
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
bad battery pack (400 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography features
Leica SL Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
77
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL as a Vlogging camera
33
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica SL
 Fujifilm GFX 50RLeica SL
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Leica SL
Also referred to as - Typ 601
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-25 2015-10-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X Processor Pro Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 117 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Leica L
Total lenses 12 30
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 4,400 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 360 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775g (1.71 lbs) 847g (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 88
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1821
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 400 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-T125 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch price $4,499 $7,450