X100Fvs Leica SL2
Fujifilm
X100F (2017)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Street, travel & everyday photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Everyday Photography — X100F (2017): The X100F is the camera that made the X100 series legendary — 24MP X-Trans III, a hybrid viewfinder, and the best fixed 35mm compact lens available.
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
X100F (2017)
- Street photographers who want a discreet, tactile camera with a fixed 35mm lens
- Travel photographers who prefer one lens and minimal kit
- Fujifilm fans who want the X100 experience at a lower cost than the X100V or VI
- Photographers who value the hybrid OVF/EVF for a rangefinder-like shooting style
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 x100f is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100F (2017) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £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 | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~390 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 469g (with battery and card) | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.8 × 52.4mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" EVF (2.36M dots) or OVF (0.5× magnification) | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100F | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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