• Medium format 1,441.0mm2
  • 102.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 47.3 megapixels
  • ISO 50 - 50,000

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Differences

Fujifilm GFX 100 advantages over Leica SL2

  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs 35mm
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 800 vs 370 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.86x vs 0.78x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    102.0 vs 47.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    3600 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 50000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica SL2 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 100

  • Less expensive
    $4085 vs $9999
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • High resolution composite
    Yes vs No
    Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
  • Thinner
    42 mm vs 102 mm
    Thinner
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/250 vs 1/125 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Lighter weight
    928g vs 1400g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    20.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 47 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    20.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    78 vs 21 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/40000 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Top deck display
    Both provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

  • Outstanding image quality; Fast hybrid AF with phase-detect; 5fps bursts at full resolution; In-body image stabilization; Improved EVF; Weather sealing; 4K UHD & Cinema 4K at up to 30fps.

  • Big and bulky; Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Vertical grip not as comfortable; Native lens selection still limited.

  • Read our Fujifilm GFX 100 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S

Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50S
  • $9999
  • Medium format
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $4895
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

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Leica SL2
Fujifilm GFX 50S
  • $5625
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $4895
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

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Compared to Leica M10-R

Fujifilm GFX 100
Leica M10-R
  • $9999
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Leica M10-R

Leica SL2
Leica M10-R
  • $5625
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $8295
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight

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Compared to Sony A1

Fujifilm GFX 100
Sony A1
  • $9999
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $5831
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • NFC

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony A1

Leica SL2
Sony A1
  • $5625
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite
  • $5831
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Fujifilm GFX 100S

Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 100S
  • $9999
  • Medium format
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $5999
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Newer

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

Leica SL2
Fujifilm GFX 100S
  • $5625
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite
  • $5999
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica SL2 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $9999
  • Medium format
  • Shoot 4K video
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $3999
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Leica SL2
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
  • $5625
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • High resolution composite
  • $3999
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

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