Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica S2

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-T2 and the Leica S2, 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-T2 was introduced in July 2016 and Leica S2 was introduced in September 2008. 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-T2 over Leica S2.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica S2 over Fujifilm X-T2.

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-T2 and Leica S2 have 3.0" screens with 1,000k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Fujifilm X-T2 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Leica S2 has a Fixed screen

Viewfinder

Fujifilm X-T2 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution and Leica S2 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. Fujifilm X-T2 has 100% coverage with 1.16x (0.77x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Leica S2 has 96% coverage with 0.86x magnification.

Fujifilm X-T2 features a 24.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Leica S2 features a 38 megapixel Medium format CCD sensor with dimensions of 45 x 30 mm and a total area of 900 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,250.

Fujifilm X-T2 has CMOS X-TRANS III 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-T2 is equipped with X-Processor Pro2 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2384, 3008 x 1688), 1:1 (4000 x 4000, 2832 x 2832, 2000 x 2000) with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Leica S2 can take pictures up to 7500 x 5000 resolution.

Lens Mount

Fujifilm X-T2 has Fujifilm X lens mount and Leica S2 has Leica S lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Fujifilm X-T2 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 Medium format sensor in Leica S2 its crop factor is equal to 0.79x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 0.79.

No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X-T2

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-T2. 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.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Fujifilm X-T2 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Leica S2 nothing can be done. On Leica S2 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-T2 nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm X-T2 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 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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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm X-T2 has a Micro HDMI and Leica S2 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Fujifilm X-T2 comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 340 shots.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm X-T2 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots. Leica S2 has a single card slot.

Shutter

Fujifilm X-T2 has 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-T2, and up to 1/4000 sec on Leica S2. Fujifilm X-T2 can shoot continuously up to 14.0 fps. Leica S2 can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.

Flash

Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Fujifilm X-T2.

Fujifilm X-T2 body has dimensions of 133 x 92 x 49 mm (5.24 x 3.62 x 1.93") and Leica S2 body has dimensions of 160 x 120 x 81 mm (6.3 x 4.72 x 3.19"). Fujifilm X-T2 weighs 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz) and Leica S2 weighs 1410 g (3.11 lb / 49.74 oz).

Fujifilm X-T2

Leica S2

133 mm

92 mm

160 mm

120 mm

92 mm

120 mm

49 mm

81 mm