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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
76
Imaging
68
Features
79
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
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).

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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
86
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
64
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)
86
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
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
34
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