Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2
Portability
79 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
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79 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
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Portability
57 Imaging
79 Features
83 Overall
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57 Imaging
79 Features
83 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T1 and Leica SL2. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery and Leica SL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Leica SL2
| Fujifilm X-T1 | SL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Fujifilm X-T1
| SL2 | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2019 |  | April 2014 | More modern by 67 months |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1040k | Crisper 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.
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.
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 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.
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
focusing manually
resolution is high (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography highlights
Leica SL2 Street photography highlights
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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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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)
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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environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
bad battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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 photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Landscape photography with Leica SL2
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)
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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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
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
| Fujifilm X-T1 | Leica 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 |