X-Pro1vs Leica SL2
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
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-Pro1 (2012)
- Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
- Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
- Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low price
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-pro1 is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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