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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(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)
  • 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
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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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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was launched 4 years prior to the SL2-S and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

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

 Fujifilm GFX 50S SL2-S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2360k2100kCrisper screen (+260k dot)

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

 SL2-S Fujifilm GFX 50S 
IntroducedDecember 2020January 2017More 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 dimensions3.2"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).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 50S versus Leica SL2-S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Leica SL2-S size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography information
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography information
89
manual focus
resolution is amazing (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
86
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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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography info
Leica SL2-S Street photography info
72
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
66
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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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography info
Leica SL2-S Sports photography info
69
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
83
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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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography details
Leica SL2-S Travel photography details
64
weather proof
boasts touch to focus
resolution is amazing (51MP)
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
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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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography details
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography details
79
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)
86
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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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging information
Leica SL2-S Vlogging information
33
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
32
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Leica SL2-S
 Fujifilm GFX 50SLeica 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