Leica SL vs Nikon Z7

Following is a extended comparison of the Leica SL and Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The SL was introduced 3 years earlier than the Z7 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SL scores vs the Z7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica SL and Nikon Z7. The whole galleries are available at Leica SL Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica SL features external dimensions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SL vs the Z7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL and Z7 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL and Z7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon Z7 to resolve more detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SL is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.