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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
71 Imaging
70 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
79

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T4
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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Launched December 2020
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Leica SL2-S, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the SL2-S (24MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and SL2-S (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was revealed 3 years prior to the SL2-S and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores against the SL2-S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T3 SL2-S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Fujifilm X-T3

		

		

			
 SL2-S Fujifilm X-T3 
LaunchedDecember 2020September 2018More recent by 27 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T3 SL2-S 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 has outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") having a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the SL2-S.
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and SL2-S is 71 and 55 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T3 and SL2-S.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T3 will offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
82
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detection focus
 saves RAW files
86
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 has face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography features
Leica SL2-S Street photography features
75
 has a tilting screen
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 features touch focus
 weather sealing
 no image stabilization
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 environment proof
 good ISO range (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Sports photography with Leica SL2-S
79
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count high (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
83
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 good battery life (510 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography advice
Leica SL2-S Travel photography advice
74
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch focus
 megapixel count high (26MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
65
 good battery life (510 CIPA)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography advice
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography advice
80
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 megapixel count high (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 no low pass filter
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 2 card slots
 no image stabilization
86
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 no low pass filter
 good ISO range (50,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery life (510 shots)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T3
Vlogging with Leica SL2-S
34
 touchscreen functionality
 has face detection focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external mic support
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
32
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has external mic jack
 screen is not selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Leica SL2-S
 Fujifilm X-T3Leica SL2-S
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Leica SL2-S
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-06 2020-12-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
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 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 54 36
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1800s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 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
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 539 gr (1.19 lbs) 931 gr (2.05 lbs)
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 images 510 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots 2 2
Pricing at release $1,500 $4,895