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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Revealed December 2020
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica SL2-S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the SL2-S (24MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and SL2-S (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was unveiled 4 years before the SL2-S which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades vs the SL2-S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Leica SL2-S

 Fujifilm X-T20 SL2-S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Fujifilm X-T20

 SL2-S Fujifilm X-T20 
RevealedDecember 2020January 2017More modern by 47 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kClearer screen (+1180k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Leica SL2-S

 Fujifilm X-T20 SL2-S 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T20 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Leica SL2-S has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the SL2-S.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and SL2-S is 83 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T20 and SL2-S.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 has got the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The more aged Fujifilm X-T20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography factors
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
86
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography information
Leica SL2-S Street photography information
78
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than others in class (931g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography features
Leica SL2-S Sports photography features
75
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (510 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Travel photography with Leica SL2-S
76
supports touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
great battery power (510 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
more heavy than others in class (931g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Landscape photography with Leica SL2-S
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (510 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging features
Leica SL2-S Vlogging features
36
touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
32
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (931g)
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Leica SL2-S
 Fujifilm X-T20Leica SL2-S
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Leica SL2-S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2020-12-10
Body design 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 area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 50000
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1800 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest 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
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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 931 gr (2.05 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 510 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots Single 2
Retail pricing $900 $4,895