Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2-S
Portability
59 Imaging
84 Features
77 Overall
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59 Imaging
84 Features
77 Overall
81
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
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55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs
Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
- Revealed September 2018
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Announced December 2020
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Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica SL2-S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and SL2-S (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and SL2-S (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 3 years before the SL2-S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R matches up vs the SL2-S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50R & Leica SL2-S. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery & Leica SL2-S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Leica SL2-S
| Fujifilm GFX 50R | SL2-S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 2100k | Clearer screen (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
| SL2-S | Fujifilm GFX 50R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2020 |  | September 2018 | More modern by 26 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica SL2-S
| Fujifilm GFX 50R | SL2-S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R enjoys external dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Leica SL2-S has sizing of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Leica SL2-S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the SL2-S.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and SL2-S is 59 and 55 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and SL2-S.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will provide more detail using its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 50R will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography information
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography information
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Fujifilm GFX 50R Street photography factors
Leica SL2-S Street photography factors
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than average (931 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography features
Leica SL2-S Sports photography features
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (510 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Travel photography with Leica SL2-S
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
low battery pack (400 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
better than average battery power (510 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
more heavy than average (931 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Landscape photography with Leica SL2-S
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count fantastic (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (400 per charge)
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (510 per charge)
2 card slots
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Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging information
Leica SL2-S Vlogging information
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (931g)
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Leica SL2-S Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 50R | Leica SL2-S | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Leica |
| Model | Fujifilm GFX 50R | Leica SL2-S |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2018-09-25 | 2020-12-10 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | X Processor Pro | - |
| 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 | 51 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 50000 |
| Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 117 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm G | Leica L |
| Total lenses | 12 | 36 |
| Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Screen resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,100k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 5,760k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.97x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 360 seconds | 1800 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 20.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/125 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 775 grams (1.71 lbs) | 931 grams (2.05 lbs) |
| Physical 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 photographs | 510 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-T125 | BP-SCL4 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) |
| Card slots | Dual | Dual |
| Launch cost | $4,499 | $4,895 |