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Leica SL vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74
Leica SL front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Leica SL vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Leica SL
(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
Sony ZV-E1
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Sony ZV-E1

 SL ZV-E1 
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Leica SL

 ZV-E1 SL 
AnnouncedMarch 2023October 2015More recent by 90 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica SL and Sony ZV-E1

 SL ZV-E1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Leica SL vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

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

Leica SL vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica SL vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica SL
Street photography with Sony ZV-E1
69
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition (483 grams)
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography factors
67
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
71
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (570 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
low maximum shutter speed