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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2

Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57
Imaging
79
Features
83
Overall
80

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2018
Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Leica SL
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Leica SL2, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and the SL2 (47MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and SL2 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was manufactured 13 months earlier than the SL2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up versus the SL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Leica SL2

 Fujifilm GFX 50R SL2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2360k2100kClearer display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 SL2 Fujifilm GFX 50R 
LaunchedNovember 2019September 2018Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica SL2

 Fujifilm GFX 50R SL2 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R has got outer dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") and a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) whilst the Leica SL2 has sizing of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Leica SL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the SL2.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and SL2 is 59 and 57 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and SL2.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50R will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography highlights
Leica SL2 Portrait photography highlights
90
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
87
manual focus
great MP (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography info
Leica SL2 Street photography info
73
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
72
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography information
Leica SL2 Sports photography information
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
amazing megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/40,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery (370 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography information
Leica SL2 Travel photography information
67
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
amazing megapixels (51 megapixels)
bad battery life (400 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
great MP (47 megapixels)
bad battery (370 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography info
Leica SL2 Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
amazing megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (400 shots)
83
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging highlights
Leica SL2 Vlogging highlights
33
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica SL2
 Fujifilm GFX 50RLeica SL2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm GFX 50R Leica SL2
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-25 2019-11-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro Maestro III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 47MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO 12800 50000
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 117 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Leica L
Number of lenses 12 30
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360s 1800s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/40000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, 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 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 775g (1.71 lb) 835g (1.84 lb)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 pictures 370 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-T125 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots Two Two
Launch price $4,499 $5,995