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Leica M-Monochrom vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
78 Imaging
64 Features
23 Overall
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Leica M-Monochrom front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Leica M-Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 10000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Launched December 2020
Photography Glossary

Leica M-Monochrom vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Leica M-Monochrom versus Leica SL2-S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and they are both designed by Leica. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and SL2-S (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M-Monochrom was brought out 9 years earlier than the SL2-S and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M-Monochrom matches up against the SL2-S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 M-Monochrom SL2-S 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Leica M-Monochrom

		

		

			
 SL2-S M-Monochrom 
LaunchedDecember 2020May 2012More recent by 104 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 M-Monochrom SL2-S 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica M-Monochrom vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M-Monochrom comes with outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
Analyze the Leica M-Monochrom versus Leica SL2-S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M-Monochrom against the SL2-S.
Leica M-Monochrom vs Leica SL2-S size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M-Monochrom and SL2-S is 78 and 55 respectively.
Leica M-Monochrom vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica M-Monochrom vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M-Monochrom and SL2-S.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Leica SL2-S to produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older M-Monochrom will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica M-Monochrom vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Leica M-Monochrom Portrait photography features
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography features
70
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 does not have liveview
85
 manual focus
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Leica M-Monochrom as a Street photography camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Street photography camera
64
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 environment sealing
 good ISO range (50,000)
 no moving screen
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica M-Monochrom
Sports photography with Leica SL2-S
44
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 does not have liveview
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery power (350 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 high frames per second (20.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (510 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Leica M-Monochrom Travel photography details
Leica SL2-S Travel photography details
54
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
65
 better than average battery pack (510 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica M-Monochrom Landscape photography factors
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography factors
58
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Leica M mount)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 small screen (2.5")
 does not have liveview
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
85
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 good ISO range (50,000)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (510 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica M-Monochrom Vlogging features
Leica SL2-S Vlogging features
9
 can't record video
32
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection focusing
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external mic jack
 display is not selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-Monochrom and Leica SL2-S
 Leica M-MonochromLeica SL2-S
General Information
Company Leica Leica
Model type Leica M-Monochrom Leica SL2-S
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-05-10 2020-12-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5212 x 3472 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 10000 50000
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support Leica M Leica L
Amount of lenses 59 36
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 32 secs 1800 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 931 gr (2.05 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 510 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots Single Two
Cost at release $7,950 $4,895