Leica SL (Typ 601) vs Fujifilm X-H1

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Leica SL (Typ 601) vs Fujifilm X-H1

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35mm 864.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 50 - 50,000

Go in depth with our full Leica SL (Typ 601) Review.
How does it shoot? Leica SL (Typ 601) in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the SL (Typ 601).
What’s the bottom line? Read our Leica SL (Typ 601) conclusion.

APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-H1 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-H1 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-H1.
Compare Fujifilm X-H1 image quality against competitors.

Succeeded by the Leica SL2
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-H2
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Differences

Leica SL (Typ 601) advantages over Fujifilm X-H1

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.00 vs 3.93 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 310 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
39 mm vs 85 mm
Thinner
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 40 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-H1 advantages over Leica SL (Typ 601)

Less expensive
$1000 vs $3999*
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 10.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 10.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 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
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
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
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Superb build quality; Amazing EVF; Great image quality from RAW files; Good high ISO performance; Very good dynamic range; Very low shutter lag; Fast AF on stationary objects; Class-leading ~11 fps burst mode; 4K DCI and UHD video; Full HD up to 120p. Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS; Dual card slots; Decent battery life for its class.
Big for a full-frame mirrorless camera; Very slow buffer clearing; Contrast-detect AF system struggles with moving subjects; In-camera JPEGs are muted and dull; Very limited native lens selection (but supports many other Leica lenses via adapters); Expensive.
Read our Leica SL (Typ 601) Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-H1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-H1 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Leica SL (Typ 601)

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$3999
35mm

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$7595
35mm

Compare Leica SL (Typ 601) vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Fujifilm X-H1

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$1199
APS-C

Less expensive
Lens selection

$7595
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Leica SL (Typ 601)

Sigma sd Quattro

$3999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Leica SL (Typ 601) vs Sigma sd Quattro

Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro

$1199
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro H

Leica SL (Typ 601)

Sigma sd Quattro H

$3999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1199
APS-H

On-sensor phase detect
Lighter weight

Compare Leica SL (Typ 601) vs Sigma sd Quattro H

Fujifilm X-H1

Sigma sd Quattro H

$1199
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1199
APS-H

Larger sensor
More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sigma sd Quattro H

Compared to Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Leica SL (Typ 601)

Leica M-D (Typ 262)

$3999
35mm

Rear display
Focus peaking

$5995
35mm

Compare Leica SL (Typ 601) vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Fujifilm X-H1

Leica M-D (Typ 262)

$1199
APS-C

Rear display
Lens selection

$5995
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Compared to Sony A9

Leica SL (Typ 601)

Sony A9

$3999
35mm

Built-in GPS
Top deck display

$2995
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica SL (Typ 601) vs Sony A9

Fujifilm X-H1

Sony A9

$1199
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2995
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A9

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