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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Announced September 2021
Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced November 2019
  • Previous Model is Leica SL
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Leica SL2

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II SL2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021November 2019Newer by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2360k2100kSharper screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 SL2 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica SL2

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II SL2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2 size comparison

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

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Portrait photography with Leica SL2
92
you can focus manually
fantastic sensor resolution (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
88
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Street photography with Leica SL2
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proofing
heavier than average (900 grams)
72
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography factors
Leica SL2 Sports photography factors
81
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing megapixels (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery power (370 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Travel photography with Leica SL2
66
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
fantastic sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
heavier than average (900 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
amazing megapixels (47 megapixels)
bad battery power (370 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography information
Leica SL2 Landscape photography information
90
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing megapixels (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
bad battery power (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Vlogging with Leica SL2
34
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (900g)
36
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica SL2
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IILeica SL2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Leica SL2
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-02 2019-11-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Maestro III
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 47MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 8368 x 5584
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest 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 detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Leica L
Number of lenses 14 30
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600 secs 1800 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125 secs -
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 @ 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (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 900 gr (1.98 lbs) 835 gr (1.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 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 440 photos 370 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-W235 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes
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)
Storage slots Two Two
Price at launch $3,999 $5,995