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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-H2
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Released December 2020
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X-H1 and Leica SL2-S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the SL2-S (24MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and SL2-S (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was unveiled 3 years before the SL2-S and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-H1 scores vs the SL2-S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Leica SL2-S

 Fujifilm X-H1 SL2-S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Fujifilm X-H1

 SL2-S Fujifilm X-H1 
ReleasedDecember 2020February 2018More recent by 34 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Leica SL2-S

 Fujifilm X-H1 SL2-S 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 offers outer dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Leica SL2-S has proportions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-H1 and Leica SL2-S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 compared to the SL2-S.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and SL2-S is 61 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H1 and SL2-S.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-H1 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult. The older Fujifilm X-H1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography details
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography details
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
86
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography details
Leica SL2-S Street photography details
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
heavier than competition (931g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography advice
Leica SL2-S Sports photography advice
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (310 CIPA)
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (510 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography info
Leica SL2-S Travel photography info
64
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (310 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
65
good battery life (510 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
heavier than competition (931 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography factors
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography factors
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (310 per charge)
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (510 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging features
Leica SL2-S Vlogging features
35
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
32
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (931 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Leica SL2-S
 Fujifilm X-H1Leica SL2-S
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Leica SL2-S
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-14 2020-12-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 36
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
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 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 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
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes 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 673 gr (1.48 lbs) 931 gr (2.05 lbs)
Physical 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 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 310 pictures 510 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots 2 2
Retail cost $1,300 $4,895