Leica SL vs Nikon L810

Below is a in depth review of the Leica SL vs Nikon L810, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL (24MP) and L810 (16MP) and the SL (Full frame) and L810 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SL was manufactured 3 years later than the L810 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica SL being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SL matches up against the L810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica SL & Nikon Coolpix L810. The entire galleries are provided at Leica SL Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica SL has got external measurements of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SL compared to the L810.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL and L810 is 67 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL and L810.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica SL will show more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SL will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.