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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S3500

Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95 Imaging
45 Features
25 Overall
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced December 2020
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released February 2013
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S3500 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S3500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is pretty close but the SL2-S (Full frame) and S3500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The SL2-S was announced 7 years later than the S3500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S3500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SL2-S matches up against the S3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Nikon S3500

		

		

			
 SL2-S S3500 
ReleasedDecember 2020February 2013More recent by 95 months
Manually focus  More exact focus
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 S3500 SL2-S 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Nikon S3500

		

		

			
 SL2-S S3500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica SL2-S comes with outer dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SL2-S and the S3500.
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S3500 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and S3500 is 55 and 95 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2-S and S3500.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL2-S using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Leica SL2-S will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SL2-S will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography info
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography info
86
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
33
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography information
Nikon S3500 Street photography information
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 includes focus by touch
 environment sealing
 great ISO range (50,000)
 no moving screen
 more heavy than others in class (931g)
64
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Sports photography highlights
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 high max fps (20.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery power (510 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Travel photography highlights
65
 great battery power (510 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 good megapixels (24MP)
 more heavy than others in class (931g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
69
 lighter than competitors in class (129g)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography details
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography details
86
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 no anti aliasing filter
 great ISO range (50,000)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 great battery power (510 per charge)
 2 card slots
41
 quite wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon S3500 as a Vlogging camera
32
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has microphone support
 display isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than others in class (931 grams)
32
 quite wide (26mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone socket
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Nikon S3500
 Leica SL2-SNikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Nikon
Model Leica SL2-S Nikon Coolpix S3500
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-12-10 2013-02-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 50000 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-182mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.4-6.4
Amount of lenses 36 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 931 gr (2.05 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 510 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) -
Card slots Dual Single
Retail cost $4,895 $85