Fujifilm X-H2S vs Leica SL2

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-H2S and the Leica SL2, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm X-H2S was introduced in May 2022 and Leica SL2 was introduced in November 2019. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-H2S over Leica SL2.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica SL2 over Fujifilm X-H2S.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Fujifilm X-H2S has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 1,620k dot resolution and Leica SL2 has a 3.2" Fixed screen with 2,100k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Fujifilm X-H2S selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Viewfinder

Fujifilm X-H2S has a built-in 0.5" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 5,760k dot resolution and Leica SL2 has a built-in Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 5,760k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

Fujifilm X-H2S features a 26.16 megapixel APS-C Stacked BSI X-Trans sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm². Its native ISO range is 160 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Leica SL2 features a 47.3 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 576 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 50,000 and expands to 50 - 50,000 in boosted mode.

Fujifilm X-H2S has Stacked BSI X-Trans sensor

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Fujifilm X-H2S is equipped with X-Processor 5 processor and can take pictures up to 6240 x 4160 resolution. Leica SL2 is equipped with Maestro III processor and can take pictures up to 8368 x 5584 resolution.

Lens Mount

Fujifilm X-H2S has Fujifilm X lens mount and Leica SL2 has Leica L lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Fujifilm X-H2S its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5. Due to Full Frame sensor in Leica SL2 its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.

No Low-Pass Filter

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on either of the cameras. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

In-Body Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS) (7 stops of compensation in Fujifilm X-H2S and 5.5 stops of compensation in Leica SL2). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when cameras are paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth

Fujifilm X-H2S and Leica SL2 have built-in Bluetooth (version 4.2 LE on Fujifilm X-H2S, version 4.2 on Leica SL2) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB Type-C inputs for data transfer and battery charging. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Fujifilm X-H2S comes with NP-W235 battery pack with battery life of 580 shots and Leica SL2 comes with BP-SCL4 battery pack with battery life of 370 shots.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm X-H2S has two card slots - one for CFexpress Type B and one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II). Leica SL2 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots.

Shutter

Fujifilm X-H2S and Leica SL2 have Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane. shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X-H2S, and up to 1/40000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Leica SL2. Fujifilm X-H2S can shoot continuously up to 40.0 fps with electronic shutter and up to 15.0 fps with mechanical shutter. Leica SL2 can shoot continuously up to 20.0 fps.

Focusing

Fujifilm X-H2S has Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF) system with 425 focusing points and Leica SL2 has 225 focusing points..

Flash

Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal to Fujifilm X-H2S and via Hot Shoe to Leica SL2. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on both cameras.

Fujifilm X-H2S body has dimensions of 136 x 93 x 95 mm (5.35 x 3.66 x 3.74") and Leica SL2 body has dimensions of 146 x 107 x 83 mm (5.75 x 4.21 x 3.27"). Fujifilm X-H2S weighs 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz) and Leica SL2 weighs 916 g (2.02 lb / 32.31 oz).

Fujifilm X-H2S

Leica SL2

136 mm

93 mm

146 mm

107 mm

93 mm

107 mm

95 mm

83 mm