X-H2vs Leica SL2
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
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-H2 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum resolution in X-mount
- Commercial shooters who need 40MP files and pixel shift for critical detail
- X-T5 buyers who prefer a larger grip and top LCD panel
- Video shooters who want 8K and a fully articulating screen in one Fujifilm 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-h2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2 | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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