Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica SL2-S
Portability
59 Imaging
82 Features
77 Overall
80
59 Imaging
82 Features
77 Overall
80
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs
Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
- Launched January 2017
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - 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
- 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Introduced December 2020
Photography Glossary Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica SL2-S Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Leica SL2-S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and SL2-S (24MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and SL2-S (Full frame) provide different sensor size.
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Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S grades versus the SL2-S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica SL2-S. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery and Leica SL2-S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Leica SL2-S
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | SL2-S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 2360k |  | 2100k | Crisper screen (+260k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
| SL2-S | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2020 |  | January 2017 | More recent by 47 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica SL2-S
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | SL2-S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has outside measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Leica SL2-S has dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus the SL2-S.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and SL2-S is 59 and 55 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and SL2-S.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 50S due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm GFX 50S will be behind in sensor technology.
Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography information
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography information
manual focus
resolution is amazing (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography info
Leica SL2-S Street photography info
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition (931 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography info
Leica SL2-S Sports photography info
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is amazing (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (510 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography details
Leica SL2-S Travel photography details
weather proof
boasts touch to focus
resolution is amazing (51MP)
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
great battery power (510 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
heavier than competition (931 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography details
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography details
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (510 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging information
Leica SL2-S Vlogging information
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (931 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica SL2-S Specifications
| Fujifilm GFX 50S | Leica SL2-S | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Leica |
| Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50S | Leica SL2-S |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2017-01-18 | 2020-12-10 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | X Processor Pro | - |
| 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 | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 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 data | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 117 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm G | Leica L |
| Available lenses | 12 | 36 |
| Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| 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 | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 360s | 1800s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 | ||
| 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, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) | 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 data 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 740 grams (1.63 pounds) | 931 grams (2.05 pounds) |
| 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 All around 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 photographs | 510 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-T125 | BP-SCL4 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Launch price | $5,499 | $4,895 |