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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica SL2

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica SL2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T5
Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Released November 2019
  • Replaced the Leica SL
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica SL2 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Leica SL2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and SL2 (47MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and SL2 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T4 was launched 4 months later than the SL2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T4 matches up vs the SL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Leica SL2

 Fujifilm X-T4 SL2 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 SL2 Fujifilm X-T4 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1620kClearer screen (+480k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Leica SL2

 Fujifilm X-T4 SL2 
ReleasedFebruary 2020November 2019Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 has got physical measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Leica SL2 has proportions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Leica SL2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 compared to the SL2.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica SL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T4 and SL2 is 67 and 57 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and SL2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Leica SL2 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography info
Leica SL2 Portrait photography info
82
has manual focus
sensor resolution is high (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
88
focusing manually
high MP (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography info
Leica SL2 Street photography info
74
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
heavier than average in class (607 grams)
72
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Sports photography camera
Leica SL2 as a Sports photography camera
85
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is high (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (500 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high MP (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery (370 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Travel photography with Leica SL2
75
good battery pack (500 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is high (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (607g)
65
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
high MP (47MP)
low battery (370 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography highlights
Leica SL2 Landscape photography highlights
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is high (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
has double storage slots
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high MP (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging information
Leica SL2 Vlogging information
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
heavier than average in class (607 grams)
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Leica SL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Leica SL2
 Fujifilm X-T4Leica SL2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Leica SL2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-02-24 2019-11-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Maestro III
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 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
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 8368 x 5584
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 225
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1800 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/40000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 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
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 607 gr (1.34 lb) 835 gr (1.84 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 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 500 pictures 370 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $1,700 $5,995