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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL

Portability
55 Imaging
88 Features
82 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Leica SL front
Portability
67 Imaging
72 Features
78 Overall
74

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed September 2021
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
  • Released October 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 601
  • Newer Model is Leica SL2
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and SL (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and SL (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was announced 5 years after the SL which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up vs the SL with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Leica SL

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II SL 
ReleasedSeptember 2021October 2015Newer by 72 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 50S II

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica SL

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II SL 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II comes with outer dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Leica SL has specifications of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs the SL.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and SL is 55 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and SL.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will offer you more detail with its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50S II provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography info
Leica SL Portrait photography info
92
 you can focus manually
 high MP (51 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
83
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography factors
Leica SL Street photography factors
72
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 saves RAW files
 features touch to focus
 environment proofing
 heavier than competition in class (900g)
69
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 weather sealing
 great high ISO (50,000)
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Sports photography camera
 Leica SL as a Sports photography camera
81
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high MP (51MP)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 has no phase detect autofocus
67
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery power (400 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography info
Leica SL Travel photography info
66
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 high MP (51 megapixels)
 heavier than competition in class (900g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
65
 weather sealing
 includes touch focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 bad battery power (400 CIPA)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Landscape photography camera
 Leica SL as a Landscape photography camera
90
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high MP (51MP)
 sensor size is large (Medium format)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 2 card slots
77
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (50,000)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 2 card slots
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery power (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Vlogging with Leica SL
34
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with mic support
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (900g)
33
 touchscreen enabled
 supports face detection focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has external mic support
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica SL
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IILeica SL
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50S II Leica SL
Also called as - Typ 601
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2015-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 51MP 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW images    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G Leica L
Number of lenses 14 30
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 4,400 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 900g (1.98 pounds) 847g (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 440 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at launch $3,999 $7,450