Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica SL2, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and the SL2 (47MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and SL2 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was revealed 23 months after the SL2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II grades vs the SL2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica SL2. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50S II Gallery and Leica SL2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has got external measurements 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 SL2 has dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica SL2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the SL2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and SL2 is 55 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and SL2.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50S II should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.