Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica SL2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Leica SL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Leica SL2
Fujifilm GFX 50R | SL2 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 2100k | Clearer display (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
SL2 | Fujifilm GFX 50R | |||
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Launched | November 2019 | ![]() | September 2018 | Newer by 13 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica SL2
Fujifilm GFX 50R | SL2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Leica SL2 | |
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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 |