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Leica SL vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74
Leica SL front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Leica SL vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Leica SL
(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
Nikon Z fc
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Nikon Z fc

 SL Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Leica SL

 Z fc SL 
ReleasedJune 2021October 2015Fresher by 69 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica SL and Nikon Z fc

 SL Z fc 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kSame 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).

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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.

Leica SL vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica SL vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica SL
Street photography with Nikon Z fc
69
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
74
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL Sports photography features
Nikon Z fc Sports photography features
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica SL
Travel photography with Nikon Z fc
65
environment sealing
offers touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
72
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (300 shots)
heavier than competition (445 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL Vlogging details
Nikon Z fc Vlogging details
33
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
touch screen
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (445g)
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Leica SL vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL and Nikon Z fc
 Leica SLNikon Z fc
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