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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T4
Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Introduced November 2019
  • Succeeded the Leica SL
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Leica SL2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and SL2 (47MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and SL2 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was manufactured 14 months earlier than the SL2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up vs the SL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Leica SL2

 Fujifilm X-T3 SL2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 SL2 Fujifilm X-T3 
IntroducedNovember 2019September 2018More recent by 14 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Leica SL2

 Fujifilm X-T3 SL2 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T3 has got physical measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Leica SL2 has specifications of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Leica SL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus the SL2.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and SL2 is 71 and 57 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and SL2.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Leica SL2 will give you more detail due to its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography details
Leica SL2 Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
88
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography factors
Leica SL2 Street photography factors
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
72
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography advice
Leica SL2 Sports photography advice
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery life (370 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography advice
Leica SL2 Travel photography advice
74
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
65
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography details
Leica SL2 Landscape photography details
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T3
Vlogging with Leica SL2
34
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Leica SL2
 Fujifilm X-T3Leica SL2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Leica SL2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-06 2019-11-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Maestro III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 8368 x 5584
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1800s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/40000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539g (1.19 lbs) 835g (1.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 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 390 photos 370 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots 2 2
Price at release $1,500 $5,995