X-E4vs Leica SL2
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
Who should buy what
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E4 (2021) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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