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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57
Imaging
79
Features
83
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T2
Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - 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
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Released November 2019
  • Replaced the Leica SL
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T1 and Leica SL2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and SL2 (47MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and SL2 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was brought out 6 years prior to the SL2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades vs the SL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Leica SL2

 Fujifilm X-T1 SL2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 SL2 Fujifilm X-T1 
ReleasedNovember 2019April 2014More modern by 67 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Leica SL2

 Fujifilm X-T1 SL2 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 offers outer measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Leica SL2 has measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 and Leica SL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the SL2.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and SL2 is 79 and 57 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and SL2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Leica SL2 will offer greater detail having its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography advice
Leica SL2 Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
87
focusing manually
resolution is high (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography highlights
Leica SL2 Street photography highlights
75
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
72
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography factors
Leica SL2 Sports photography factors
66
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (350 shots)
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is high (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography info
Leica SL2 Travel photography info
63
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
bad battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
65
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is high (47 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Landscape photography with Leica SL2
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is high (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging features
Leica SL2 Vlogging features
33
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Leica SL2
 Fujifilm X-T1Leica SL2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Leica SL2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-14 2019-11-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Maestro III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 8368 x 5584
Maximum native ISO 6400 50000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1800s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/40000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lbs) 835 gr (1.84 lbs)
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 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 350 photos 370 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-W126 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
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 $1,300 $5,995