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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
79 Imaging
59 Features
76 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Revealed August 2015
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
  • Introduced December 2020
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL2-S, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and SL2-S (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and SL2-S (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was announced 6 years before the SL2-S which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up against the SL2-S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T1 IR SL2-S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

		

		

			
 SL2-S Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
IntroducedDecember 2020August 2015More modern by 65 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T1 IR SL2-S 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has got external measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Leica SL2-S has specifications of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL2-S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs the SL2-S.
Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL2-S size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and SL2-S is 79 and 55 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and SL2-S.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Leica SL2-S will show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography highlights
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography highlights
75
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
85
 manual focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography details
Leica SL2-S Street photography details
75
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 lack of image stabilization
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 environment proofing
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
 more heavy than average (931 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography information
Leica SL2-S Sports photography information
65
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 environment proof
 supports phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery life (350 per charge)
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery life (510 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Travel photography camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
63
 environment proof
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
65
 good battery life (510 per charge)
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 more heavy than average (931 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Landscape photography camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Landscape photography camera
71
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery life (350 shots)
85
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 no low pass filter
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 good battery life (510 CIPA)
 two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging details
Leica SL2-S Vlogging details
33
 offers face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with external microphone socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
32
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with microphone socket
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than average (931g)
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Leica SL2-S
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRLeica SL2-S
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Leica SL2-S
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-08-03 2020-12-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor 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 surface 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
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 50000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 36
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1800s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
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    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 440 grams (0.97 pounds) 931 grams (2.05 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 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 350 photos 510 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at release $1,299 $4,895