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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2018
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T200
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - 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
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced December 2020
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T100 and Leica SL2-S, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and the SL2-S (24MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and SL2-S (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was released 3 years earlier than the SL2-S and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades versus the SL2-S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Leica SL2-S

 Fujifilm X-T100 SL2-S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Fujifilm X-T100

 SL2-S Fujifilm X-T100 
AnnouncedDecember 2020May 2018Fresher by 31 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Leica SL2-S

 Fujifilm X-T100 SL2-S 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T100 features outer dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has sizing of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T100 and Leica SL2-S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus the SL2-S.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T100 and SL2-S is 80 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T100 and SL2-S.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T100 offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The older Fujifilm X-T100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography factors
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography factors
81
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
86
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography advice
Leica SL2-S Street photography advice
72
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (448g)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than competition in class (931g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography information
Leica SL2-S Sports photography information
72
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (430 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (510 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Leica SL2-S
74
great battery (430 shots)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than others in class (448g)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
great battery life (510 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
heavier than competition in class (931g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography advice
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (430 CIPA)
no image stabilization
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (510 per charge)
has double storage slots
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T100
Vlogging with Leica SL2-S
34
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (448g)
32
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Leica SL2-S
 Fujifilm X-T100Leica SL2-S
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Leica SL2-S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-05-24 2020-12-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 50000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 91 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 36
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1800s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448g (0.99 lb) 931g (2.05 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" 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 430 images 510 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Cost at release $499 $4,895