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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Leica CL

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Leica CL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Introduced September 2022
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Released November 2017
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Leica CL Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-H2 and Leica CL, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and CL (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was introduced 4 years after the CL which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-H2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H2 matches up versus the CL for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Leica CL

 Fujifilm X-H2 CL 
ReleasedSeptember 2022November 2017Newer by 59 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Fujifilm X-H2

 CL Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Leica CL

 Fujifilm X-H2 CL 
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Leica CL Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-H2 has physical dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Leica CL has measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-H2 and Leica CL in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs the CL.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Leica CL size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2 and CL is 62 and 82 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Leica CL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H2 and CL.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-H2 to resolve extra detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Leica CL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica CL as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
MP count great (40 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
72
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography highlights
Leica CL Street photography highlights
73
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment sealing
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
above average ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Sports photography camera
Leica CL as a Sports photography camera
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/180,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (40 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (680 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/25,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography factors
Leica CL Travel photography factors
74
good battery pack (680 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count great (40 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
66
offers touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography details
Leica CL Landscape photography details
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (40MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (680 shots)
has dual storage slots
68
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging features
Leica CL Vlogging features
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
has external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
33
touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Leica CL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Leica CL
 Fujifilm X-H2Leica CL
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Leica CL
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-09-08 2017-11-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Maestro II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 7728 x 5152 6014 x 4014
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 82 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/180000 secs 1/25000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 403 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8")
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 680 photos 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BP-DC12
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two One
Cost at release $1,999 $3,799