Leica SL vs Sony A7 II

Lets look much closer at the Leica SL vs Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the SL (24MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The SL was manufactured 12 months later than the A7 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SL scores vs the A7 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica SL & Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are available at Leica SL Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Leica SL comes with 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) while the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SL against the A7 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL and A7 II is 67 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL and A7 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SL will have a benefit in sensor innovation.