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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-S20
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - 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
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Introduced December 2020
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Leica SL2-S, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the SL2-S (24MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and SL2-S (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-S10 was manufactured at a similar time to the SL2-S and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades against the SL2-S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Leica SL2-S

 Fujifilm X-S10 SL2-S 
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Fujifilm X-S10

 SL2-S Fujifilm X-S10 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Leica SL2-S

 Fujifilm X-S10 SL2-S 
IntroducedOctober 2020December 2020Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S10 has got physical dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Leica SL2-S has specifications of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Leica SL2-S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus the SL2-S.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and SL2-S is 73 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and SL2-S.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm X-S10 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography factors
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography factors
83
has manual focus
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
86
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography information
Leica SL2-S Street photography information
75
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
more heavy than competition in class (465g)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
heavier than others in class (931 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography advice
Leica SL2-S Sports photography advice
86
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization
high MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (510 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Travel photography with Leica SL2-S
76
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
high MP (26MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (465 grams)
65
better than average battery (510 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
heavier than others in class (931 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography factors
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography factors
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
high MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (510 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S10
Vlogging with Leica SL2-S
77
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization
offers face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (465 grams)
32
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (931g)
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Leica SL2-S
 Fujifilm X-S10Leica SL2-S
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Leica SL2-S
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-15 2020-12-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 26MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 36
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1800 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 gr (1.03 lb) 931 gr (2.05 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 325 photos 510 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots 1 Two
Pricing at launch $999 $4,895