X-Pro2vs Leica SL2
Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Travel Photography — X-Pro2 (2016): The X-Pro series at its most balanced — 24MP X-Trans III, weather sealing, and a refined hybrid viewfinder that made it a street photography benchmark.
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-Pro2 (2016)
- Street photographers who want the best hybrid OVF experience in the X-mount system
- Fujifilm fans who want X-Trans III rendering at a used-price discount vs X-Pro3
- Documentary photographers who value the discreet, rangefinder-style form factor
- X-Pro1 owners ready for a significant upgrade in AF and resolution
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-pro2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro2 (2016) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 495g body only | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro2 | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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