Leica SL vs Nikon Z fc
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Leica SL vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 50000
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
- Revealed October 2015
- Alternative Name is Typ 601
- Updated by Leica SL2
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
- Released June 2021
Leica SL vs Nikon Z fc Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Leica SL vs Nikon Z fc, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SL (24MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is fairly well matched but the SL (Full frame) and Z fc (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe SL was released 6 years prior to the Z fc and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SL matches up against the Z fc for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica SL vs Nikon Z fc Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica SL and Nikon Z fc. The complete galleries are provided at Leica SL Gallery and Nikon Z fc Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Nikon Z fc
SL | Z fc |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Leica SL
Z fc | SL | |||
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Released | June 2021 | October 2015 | Fresher by 69 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica SL and Nikon Z fc
SL | Z fc | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Same display resolution | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Leica SL vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica SL offers external dimensions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Look at the Leica SL vs Nikon Z fc in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SL versus the Z fc.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SL and Z fc is 67 and 79 respectively.
Leica SL vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL and Z fc.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica SL will give greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SL is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Leica SL vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica SL vs Nikon Z fc Specifications
Leica SL | Nikon Z fc | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica SL | Nikon Z fc |
Also called as | Typ 601 | - |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-10-21 | 2021-06-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Maestro II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 21 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | Nikon Z |
Number of lenses | 30 | 21 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 4,400 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 847 grams (1.87 pounds) | 445 grams (0.98 pounds) |
Dimensions | 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 88 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1821 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 300 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | EN-EL25 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Two | One |
Price at release | $7,450 | $949 |