Fujifilm XP80 vs Leica S2

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP80 and Leica S2, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and S2 (38MP) and the Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") and S2 (Medium format) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP80 was revealed 6 years later than the S2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP80 being a Compact camera and the Leica S2 being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades against the S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XP80 and Leica S2. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Leica S2 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP80 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Leica S2 has measurements of 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 1410 grams (3.11 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP80 and Leica S2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the S2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and S2 is 93 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP80 and S2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Leica S2 will offer you more detail because of its extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP80 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.