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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
82
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed September 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T30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
  • Launched December 2020
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL2-S Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Leica SL2-S, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and the SL2-S (24MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and SL2-S (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was introduced 9 months later than the SL2-S which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II grades against the SL2-S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Leica SL2-S

 Fujifilm X-T30 II SL2-S 
LaunchedSeptember 2021December 2020More recent by 9 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 SL2-S Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Leica SL2-S

 Fujifilm X-T30 II SL2-S 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II comes with 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) whilst the Leica SL2-S has dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus Leica SL2-S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II compared to the SL2-S.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL2-S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and SL2-S is 82 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and SL2-S.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T30 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography advice
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography advice
83
focusing manually
high MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
86
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography advice
Leica SL2-S Street photography advice
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
heavier than average (931 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Sports photography with Leica SL2-S
80
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
high MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (510 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography features
Leica SL2-S Travel photography features
80
good battery pack (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
high MP (26MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
good battery pack (510 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
heavier than average (931 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
Leica SL2-S as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
high MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (510 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (931 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Leica SL2-S
 Fujifilm X-T30 IILeica SL2-S
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Leica SL2-S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-02 2020-12-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias 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 160 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 62 36
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 1800s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 @ 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 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 931 gr (2.05 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 380 photographs 510 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots Single Two
Retail pricing $900 $4,895