Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL
Portability
61 Imaging
68 Features
85 Overall
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61 Imaging
68 Features
85 Overall
74
Portability
67 Imaging
72 Features
78 Overall
74
67 Imaging
72 Features
78 Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL Key Specs
Fujifilm X-H1
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Updated by Fujifilm X-H2
Leica SL
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 50000
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
- Announced October 2015
- Additionally Known as Typ 601
- New Model is Leica SL2
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In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Leica SL, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the SL (24MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and SL (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
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Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up versus the SL for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Leica SL
| Fujifilm X-H1 | SL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2018 |  | October 2015 | More recent by 29 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Fujifilm X-H1
| SL | Fujifilm X-H1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Leica SL
| Fujifilm X-H1 | SL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 offers outer measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Leica SL has proportions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 compared to the SL.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and SL is 61 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-H1 and SL.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The more modern Fujifilm X-H1 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography highlights
Leica SL Portrait photography highlights
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Fujifilm X-H1 as a Street photography camera
Leica SL as a Street photography camera
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proof
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Leica SL Sports photography information
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
low battery power (310 shots)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Fujifilm X-H1 as a Travel photography camera
Leica SL as a Travel photography camera
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
low battery power (310 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
environment proof
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Landscape photography with Leica SL
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
low battery power (310 per charge)
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
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touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL Specifications
| Fujifilm X-H1 | Leica SL | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Leica |
| Model | Fujifilm X-H1 | Leica SL |
| Also called | - | Typ 601 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2018-02-14 | 2015-10-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | X-Processor Pro | Maestro II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 50000 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 50 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 325 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Leica L |
| Amount of lenses | 54 | 30 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 4,400 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.8x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 673g (1.48 lbs) | 847g (1.87 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 88 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1821 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 310 shots | 400 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BP-SCL4 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Cost at launch | $1,300 | $7,450 |