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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL

Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Leica SL front
Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed September 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T30
Leica SL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Other Name is Typ 601
  • Newer Model is Leica SL2
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the SL (24MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and SL (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was announced 5 years later than the SL and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II matches up against the SL with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Leica SL

 Fujifilm X-T30 II SL 
LaunchedSeptember 2021October 2015More recent by 72 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 SL Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Leica SL

 Fujifilm X-T30 II SL 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II features exterior dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Leica SL has dimensions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs the SL.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and SL is 82 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and SL.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 II is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
Leica SL as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
83
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Street photography with Leica SL
79
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
lack of image stabilization
69
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
Leica SL as a Sports photography camera
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
67
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (400 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography information
Leica SL Travel photography information
80
good battery (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is excellent (26MP)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
65
weather proofing
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography features
Leica SL Landscape photography features
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
good battery (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging highlights
Leica SL Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Leica SL
 Fujifilm X-T30 IILeica SL
General Information
Make FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Leica SL
Also called - Typ 601
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2015-10-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Maestro II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 50
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 62 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 4,400 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 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 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 847 grams (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 88
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1821
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 400 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail pricing $900 $7,450