Leica SL vs Nikon Z8
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Leica SL vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 50000
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
- Announced October 2015
- Alternative Name is Typ 601
- Replacement is Leica SL2
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
- Released May 2023
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Let's look closer at the Leica SL and Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SL (24MP) and Z8 (46MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (Full frame).
Photography GlossaryThe SL was released 8 years prior to the Z8 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SL scores against the Z8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Nikon Z8
| SL | Z8 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Leica SL
| Z8 | SL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2023 |  | October 2015 | More recent by 91 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3.20" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2089k |  | 1040k | Sharper screen (+1049k dot) |
Common features in the Leica SL and Nikon Z8
| SL | Z8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Leica SL vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica SL has external 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) and the Nikon Z8 has sizing of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SL against the Z8.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL and Z8 is 67 and 55 respectively.
Leica SL vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL and Z8.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon Z8 to render more detail as a result of its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SL will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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