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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica TL

Portability
62
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica TL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 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
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Announced November 2016
  • Updated by Leica TL2
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica TL Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-H2S and Leica TL, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and TL (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-H2S was released 5 years after the TL which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-H2S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H2S scores vs the TL in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-H2S TL 
AnnouncedMay 2022November 2016More modern by 68 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1230kClearer display (+390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Fujifilm X-H2S

 TL Fujifilm X-H2S 
Display sizing3.7"3.00"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Leica TL

 Fujifilm X-H2S TL 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H2S enjoys 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) whilst the Leica TL has specifications of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-H2S and Leica TL in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S vs the TL.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica TL size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2S and TL is 62 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2S and TL.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-H2S to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H2S provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica TL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Portrait photography information
Leica TL Portrait photography information
83
focusing manually
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Street photography with Leica TL
72
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
more heavy than others (660g)
70
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography details
Leica TL Sports photography details
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (580 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
55
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Travel photography camera
Leica TL as a Travel photography camera
73
great battery (580 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (660g)
70
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S Landscape photography advice
Leica TL Landscape photography advice
85
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (580 shots)
has double storage slots
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2S as a Vlogging camera
Leica TL as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
more heavy than others (660g)
33
touch screen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Leica TL
 Fujifilm X-H2SLeica TL
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-H2S Leica TL
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-31 2016-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans 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 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12500
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 82 4
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lb) 384 grams (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 580 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual 1
Launch price $2,499 $1,009