Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica SL2
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica SL2 Key Specs
Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
- Announced January 2017
Leica SL2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 47MP - 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
- 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Released November 2019
- Superseded the Leica SL
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Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica SL2, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and the SL2 (47MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and SL2 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades vs the SL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Leica SL2
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | SL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 2360k |  | 2100k | Sharper display (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
| SL2 | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2019 |  | January 2017 | More recent by 34 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica SL2
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | SL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has outer dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Leica SL2 has dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica SL2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S compared to the SL2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and SL2 is 59 and 57 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and SL2.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography highlights
Leica SL2 Portrait photography highlights
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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screen tilts
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
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Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Sports photography camera
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silent shooting (1/16,000s)
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
terrible battery pack (370 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography factors
Leica SL2 Travel photography factors
weather sealing
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
fantastic resolution (47MP)
terrible battery pack (370 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography features
Leica SL2 Landscape photography features
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic resolution (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (370 per charge)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2 as a Vlogging camera
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica SL2 Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | Leica SL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Leica |
| Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Leica SL2 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2017-01-18 | 2019-11-06 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | X Processor Pro | Maestro III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 47 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 8368 x 5584 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 50000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 117 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm G | Leica L |
| Number of lenses | 12 | 30 |
| Crop factor | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Resolution of display | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 5,760 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.07x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 360 seconds | 1800 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/40000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 20.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/125 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) | 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 740 gr (1.63 lb) | 835 gr (1.84 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 pictures | 370 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
| Battery ID | NP-T125 | BP-SCL4 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Cost at release | $5,499 | $5,995 |