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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Leica SL front
Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Revealed August 2015
Leica SL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Additionally Known as Typ 601
  • Updated by Leica SL2
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and SL (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and SL (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was launched 2 months earlier than the SL so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores versus the SL for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Leica SL

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR SL 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 SL Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Leica SL

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR SL 
ReleasedAugust 2015October 2015Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR provides physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Leica SL has dimensions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR compared to the SL.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and SL is 79 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and SL.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Leica SL will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography features
Leica SL Portrait photography features
75
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
83
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography highlights
Leica SL Street photography highlights
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Sports photography camera
Leica SL as a Sports photography camera
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
67
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
low battery life (400 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography details
Leica SL Travel photography details
63
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
environment proofing
has focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
low battery life (400 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography information
Leica SL Landscape photography information
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
low battery life (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging information
Leica SL Vlogging information
33
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Leica SL
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRLeica SL
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Leica SL
Also called as - Typ 601
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-08-03 2015-10-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 50000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 4,400 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 grams (0.97 pounds) 847 grams (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 88
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1821
Other
Battery life 350 images 400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots 1 2
Launch cost $1,299 $7,450