Leica SL vs Sony ZV-E1
67 Imaging
72 Features
78 Overall
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80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
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Leica SL vs Sony ZV-E1 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
- Alternate Name is Typ 601
- Newer Model is Leica SL2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Announced March 2023

Leica SL vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Leica SL and Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

The SL was unveiled 8 years earlier than the ZV-E1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica SL being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SL grades vs the ZV-E1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica SL vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica SL & Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are viewable at Leica SL Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Sony ZV-E1
SL | ZV-E1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Leica SL
ZV-E1 | SL | |||
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Announced | March 2023 | ![]() | October 2015 | More recent by 90 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica SL and Sony ZV-E1
SL | ZV-E1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Identical display dimensions |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica SL vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica SL provides exterior dimensions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Analyze the Leica SL and Sony ZV-E1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL and the ZV-E1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL and ZV-E1 is 67 and 80 respectively.

Leica SL vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL and ZV-E1.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica SL to give more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SL is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Leica SL vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder


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