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Leica SL vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74
Leica SL front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85

Leica SL vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Released October 2015
  • Also referred to as Typ 601
  • Replacement is Leica SL2
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
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Leica SL vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

Here, we are matching up the Leica SL and Nikon Z7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL (24MP) and Z7 II (46MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The SL was brought out 6 years prior to the Z7 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SL matches up vs the Z7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Nikon Z7 II

 SL Z7 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Leica SL

 Z7 II SL 
IntroducedOctober 2020October 2015More modern by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Leica SL and Nikon Z7 II

 SL Z7 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica SL vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica SL provides exterior measurements of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 II has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL vs the Z7 II.

Leica SL vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SL and Z7 II is 67 and 61 respectively.

Leica SL vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Leica SL vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL and Z7 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon Z7 II to provide you with greater detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SL will be behind in sensor tech.

Leica SL vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Leica SL vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography factors
83
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
88
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica SL Street photography features
Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
69
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL Travel photography info
Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
65
weather proof
supports touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
bad battery power (400 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
amazing megapixels (46MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z7 II 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 large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL Vlogging info
Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
33
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
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Leica SL vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL and Nikon Z7 II
 Leica SLNikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model Leica SL Nikon Z7 Mark II
Also Known as Typ 601 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-10-21 2020-10-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 50 64
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Nikon Z
Number of lenses 30 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 4,400k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 847g (1.87 lb) 705g (1.55 lb)
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 pictures 420 pictures
Type 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 recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Storage slots 2 2
Cost at release $7,450 $2,997