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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced November 2019
  • Succeeded the Leica SL
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-T30 and Leica SL2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and SL2 (47MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and SL2 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was launched 8 months before the SL2 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up vs the SL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Leica SL2

 Fujifilm X-T30 SL2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 SL2 Fujifilm X-T30 
AnnouncedNovember 2019February 2019More modern by 8 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Leica SL2

 Fujifilm X-T30 SL2 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T30 has outside dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Leica SL2 has measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the SL2.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and SL2 is 82 and 57 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 and SL2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T30 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Leica SL2 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica SL2 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
88
has manual focus
sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography details
Leica SL2 Street photography details
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
72
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography details
Leica SL2 Sports photography details
79
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/40,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is great (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery power (370 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography highlights
Leica SL2 Travel photography highlights
80
good battery life (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count high (26MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
65
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
bad battery power (370 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography highlights
Leica SL2 Landscape photography highlights
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is great (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
bad battery power (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Leica SL2
 Fujifilm X-T30Leica SL2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 Leica SL2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2019-11-06
Physical type 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 measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO 12800 50000
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1800 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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
Max video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 835g (1.84 lb)
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 All around 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 370 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots One 2
Launch pricing $899 $5,995