Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50S II & Leica SL. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery & Leica SL Gallery.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and SL is 55 and 67 respectively.

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.