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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2-S 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
  • Revealed September 2021
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed December 2020
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2-S Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Leica SL2-S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and SL2-S (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) and SL2-S (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S II was released 9 months later than the SL2-S which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S II matches up against the SL2-S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II SL2-S 
RevealedSeptember 2021December 2020More recent by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2360k2100kCrisper display (+260k dot)

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

 SL2-S Fujifilm GFX 50S II 

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II SL2-S 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II has got external measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has specifications of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus Leica SL2-S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II versus the SL2-S.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2-S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and SL2-S is 55 and 55 respectively.

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

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50S II and SL2-S.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S II featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm GFX 50S II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography advice
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography advice
92
has manual focus
great resolution (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
85
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography features
Leica SL2-S Street photography features
72
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
weather sealing
more heavy than competitors (900g)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than average (931 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Sports photography camera
Leica SL2-S as a Sports photography camera
81
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect AF
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (510 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Travel photography camera
Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
66
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
great resolution (51 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors (900g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
65
better than average battery power (510 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
more heavy than average (931g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography factors
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography factors
90
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (510 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (900 grams)
32
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (931 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S II vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S II and Leica SL2-S
 Fujifilm GFX 50S IILeica SL2-S
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S II Leica SL2-S
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2020-12-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 50000
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Leica L
Total lenses 14 36
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3600s 1800s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/125s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 / 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 grams (1.98 pounds) 931 grams (2.05 pounds)
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 510 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots 2 2
Retail price $3,999 $4,895