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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
79 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T2
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 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Leica SL2-S, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and SL2-S (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and SL2-S (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was announced 7 years before the SL2-S and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores versus the SL2-S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-T1 SL2-S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
          

        


        

          

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

          

          

            
 SL2-S Fujifilm X-T1 
IntroducedDecember 2020April 2014Fresher by 81 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

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

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-T1 SL2-S 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 has exterior dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Leica SL2-S has sizing of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Leica SL2-S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 and the SL2-S.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and SL2-S is 79 and 55 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and SL2-S.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Leica SL2-S will produce greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

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

          

          

                      

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


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Portrait photography camera
74
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
85
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography factors
Leica SL2-S Street photography factors
74
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 does not have image stabilization
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 environment sealing
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 screen is fixed
 heavier than average (931g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography details
Leica SL2-S Sports photography details
66
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 has phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 high frames per second (20.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery life (510 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Travel photography with Leica SL2-S
63
 weather proofing
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
65
 great battery life (510 per charge)
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 heavier than average (931g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography information
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography information
69
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery pack (350 shots)
85
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 great battery life (510 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging details
Leica SL2-S Vlogging details
33
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has microphone support
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
32
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic port
 screen is not selfie friendly
 heavier than average (931g)
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Leica SL2-S
 Fujifilm X-T1Leica SL2-S
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Leica SL2-S
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-14 2020-12-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 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
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 50000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 225
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 36
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1800 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 440g (0.97 lbs) 931g (2.05 lbs)
Physical 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
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots One Two
Launch cost $1,300 $4,895