Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL2-S
Portability
82 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
82 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm X-T30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
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(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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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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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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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 II & Leica SL2-S. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T30 II Gallery & Leica SL2-S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Leica SL2-S
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | SL2-S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2021 |  | December 2020 | More recent by 9 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Fujifilm X-T30 II
| SL2-S | Fujifilm X-T30 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1040k | Clearer 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
high MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Leica SL2-S Street photography advice
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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 photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
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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
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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Fujifilm X-T30 II Travel photography features
Leica SL2-S Travel photography features
good battery pack (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
high MP (26MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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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Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Landscape photography camera
Leica SL2-S as a Landscape photography camera
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
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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Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
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
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
| Fujifilm X-T30 II | Leica 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 |