Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2-S
Portability
82 Imaging
69 Features
84 Overall
75
82 Imaging
69 Features
84 Overall
75
Portability
55 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
55 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm X-T20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)
(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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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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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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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T30 & Leica SL2-S. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery & Leica SL2-S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Leica SL2-S
| Fujifilm X-T30 | SL2-S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Fujifilm X-T30
| SL2-S | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2020 |  | February 2019 | Newer by 22 months |
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1040k | Clearer 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography features
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography features
has manual focus
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Street photography with Leica SL2-S
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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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Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography highlights
Leica SL2-S Sports photography highlights
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
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 photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Leica SL2-S
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
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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Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography info
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography info
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
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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Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
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
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)
Photography Glossary
Fujifilm X-T30 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T30 | Leica 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 |