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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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
  • Introduced December 2020
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T30 and Leica SL2-S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and the SL2-S (24MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and SL2-S (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was launched 22 months earlier than the SL2-S which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up vs the SL2-S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 SL2-S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

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

 SL2-S Fujifilm X-T30 
IntroducedDecember 2020February 2019Newer by 22 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

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

 Fujifilm X-T30 SL2-S 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T30 and Leica SL2-S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 and the SL2-S.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison

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

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

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and SL2-S.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T30 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography features
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography features
82
has manual focus
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
86
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Street photography with Leica SL2-S
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
more heavy than others (931g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography highlights
Leica SL2-S Sports photography highlights
79
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (510 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Leica SL2-S
80
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
great battery life (510 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
more heavy than others (931g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography info
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography info
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (510 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
36
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
32
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (931 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Leica SL2-S
 Fujifilm X-T30Leica SL2-S
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Leica SL2-S
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2020-12-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 -
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 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
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 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 36
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1800 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 931 grams (2.05 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 510 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots 1 2
Retail pricing $899 $4,895