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Leica SL vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
78
Overall
73
Leica SL front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81

Leica SL vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Leica SL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Also referred to as Typ 601
  • Replacement is Leica SL2
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
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Leica SL vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Leica SL vs Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the SL (24MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The SL was introduced 6 years prior to the Z6 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SL matches up vs the Z6 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Nikon Z6 II

 SL Z6 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Leica SL

 Z6 II SL 
AnnouncedOctober 2020October 2015Fresher by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Leica SL and Nikon Z6 II

 SL Z6 II 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica SL vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica SL comes with physical dimensions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 II has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SL compared to the Z6 II.

Leica SL vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL and Z6 II is 67 and 61 respectively.

Leica SL vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Leica SL vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL and Z6 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon Z6 II to show greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SL will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica SL vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Leica SL vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL Portrait photography details
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
85
manual focus
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica SL Street photography details
Nikon Z6 II Street photography details
69
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica SL
Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
low battery life (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
provides touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
low battery life (400 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
bad battery life (410 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL Landscape photography features
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography features
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low battery life (400 per charge)
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL Vlogging factors
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
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Leica SL vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL and Nikon Z6 II
 Leica SLNikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica SL Nikon Z6 Mark II
Also referred to as Typ 601 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-10-21 2020-10-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4024
Maximum native ISO 50000 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 273
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 30 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 4,400 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 847g (1.87 pounds) 705g (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 88 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1821 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 410 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) CFexpress Type B / XQD
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail price $7,450 $1,997