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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
76 Imaging
67 Features
79 Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Released July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Announced December 2020
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica SL2-S, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the SL2-S (24MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and SL2-S (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was brought out 5 years prior to the SL2-S which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up versus the SL2-S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T2 SL2-S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Fujifilm X-T2

		

		

			
 SL2-S Fujifilm X-T2 
AnnouncedDecember 2020July 2016More modern by 53 months
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T2 SL2-S 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has proportions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica SL2-S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 against the SL2-S.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and SL2-S is 76 and 55 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and SL2-S.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 has the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
80
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
85
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography info
Leica SL2-S Street photography info
75
 has a tilting screen
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 lack of image stabilization
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 environment proof
 great high ISO (50,000)
 screen is fixed
 more heavy than competition in class (931 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography details
Leica SL2-S Sports photography details
72
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery (340 CIPA)
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 great battery life (510 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
63
 environment proofing
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 bad battery (340 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
65
 great battery life (510 shots)
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 more heavy than competition in class (931g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography information
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography information
75
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 two card slots
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery (340 per charge)
85
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 great high ISO (50,000)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 great battery life (510 shots)
 2 card slots
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
33
 supports face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external microphone socket
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
32
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external microphone support
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (931g)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica SL2-S
 Fujifilm X-T2Leica SL2-S
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Leica SL2-S
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-07-07 2020-12-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 325 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 36
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
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
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1800 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lb) 931 grams (2.05 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" 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 340 images 510 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots 2 2
Launch cost $1,600 $4,895