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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z50

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
73

Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z50 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Launched December 2020
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released October 2019
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica SL2-S and Nikon Z50, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is fairly well matched but the SL2-S (Full frame) and Z50 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SL2-S was released 15 months after the Z50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SL2-S matches up against the Z50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Nikon Z50

					

					

						
 SL2-S Z50 
ReleasedDecember 2020October 2019More modern by 15 months
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Leica SL2-S

					

					

						
 Z50 SL2-S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Nikon Z50

					

					

						
 SL2-S Z50 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display sizing
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2-S provides physical measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Nikon Z50 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica SL2-S and Nikon Z50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SL2-S against the Z50.
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z50 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL2-S and Z50 is 55 and 74 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2-S and Z50.
All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL2-S because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica SL2-S will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger SL2-S provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

						Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography advice
85
 manual focus
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
80
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica SL2-S
Street photography with Nikon Z50
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 environment sealing
 above average ISO range (50,000)
 no moving screen
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
72
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 has touch focus
 environment proofing
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than others in class (397g)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Sports photography highlights
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (510 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
75
 megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 has phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
65
 better than average battery (510 per charge)
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
77
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 has touch focus
 megapixel count good (21MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than others in class (397g)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography information
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography information
85
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 above average ISO range (50,000)
 saves RAW formats
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (510 shots)
 two card slots
78
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2")
 megapixel count good (21MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
32
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic socket
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
71
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has microphone socket
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than others in class (397g)
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Nikon Z50
 Leica SL2-SNikon Z50
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model type Leica SL2-S Nikon Z50
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-12-10 2019-10-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 50000 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 225 209
Lens
Lens support Leica L Nikon Z
Available lenses 36 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931 grams (2.05 lbs) 397 grams (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 510 pictures 320 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID BP-SCL4 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Dual One
Retail cost $4,895 $857