Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL2
Portability
61 Imaging
69 Features
85 Overall
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61 Imaging
69 Features
85 Overall
75
Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
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57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL2 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise 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
- Launched February 2018
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-H2
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 Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Released November 2019
- Previous Model is Leica SL
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Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Leica SL2, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and SL2 (47MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and SL2 (Full frame) use different sensor size.
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Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades vs the SL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-H1 and Leica SL2. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-H1 Gallery and Leica SL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Leica SL2
| Fujifilm X-H1 | SL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Fujifilm X-H1
| SL2 | Fujifilm X-H1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2019 |  | February 2018 | Newer by 21 months |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1040k | Sharper display (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Leica SL2
| Fujifilm X-H1 | SL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 enjoys outside 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 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).
Check out the Fujifilm X-H1 versus Leica SL2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 and the SL2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H1 and SL2 is 61 and 57 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H1 and SL2.
To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Leica SL2 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-H1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-H1 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica SL2 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography features
Leica SL2 Street photography features
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery pack (310 per charge)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery life (370 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
low battery pack (310 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
terrible battery life (370 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography features
Leica SL2 Landscape photography features
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (310 CIPA)
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
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touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL2 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-H1 | Leica SL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Leica |
| Model | Fujifilm X-H1 | Leica SL2 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2018-02-14 | 2019-11-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | X-Processor Pro | Maestro III |
| 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 | 24MP | 47MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 8368 x 5584 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 50000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 325 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Leica L |
| Total lenses | 54 | 30 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 5,760 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1800 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/40000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 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 | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 673 grams (1.48 lb) | 835 grams (1.84 lb) |
| Dimensions | 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 310 shots | 370 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Built-in |
| Battery model | - | BP-SCL4 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Retail pricing | $1,300 | $5,995 |
