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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z6

Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62 Imaging
75 Features
88 Overall
80

Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z6 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
  • Revealed December 2020
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Successor is Nikon Z6 II
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z6 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The SL2-S was released 2 years after the Z6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SL2-S matches up versus the Z6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Nikon Z6

		

		

			
 SL2-S Z6 
AnnouncedDecember 2020August 2018More modern by 28 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 Z6 SL2-S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Nikon Z6

		

		

			
 SL2-S Z6 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution2100k2100kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica SL2-S provides physical measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SL2-S and the Z6.
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z6 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2-S and Z6 is 55 and 62 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2-S and Z6.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon Z6 to show more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SL2-S provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography details
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography details
86
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
85
 has manual focus
 great  resolution (25 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica SL2-S
Street photography with Nikon Z6
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 no moving screen
 heavier than average (931 grams)
78
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 environment sealing
 good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica SL2-S
Sports photography with Nikon Z6
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 great battery life (510 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
81
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great  resolution (25MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 low battery (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography details
Nikon Z6 Travel photography details
65
 great battery life (510 shots)
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 MP count decent (24MP)
 heavier than average (931 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
66
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 great  resolution (25 megapixels)
 low battery (330 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z6 Landscape photography advice
86
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 no low pass filter
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 great battery life (510 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
81
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great  resolution (25MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 environment sealing
 low battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging details
Nikon Z6 Vlogging details
32
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detect focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic port
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average (931g)
36
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic jack
 display is not selfie friendly
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Nikon Z6
 Leica SL2-SNikon Z6
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model type Leica SL2-S Nikon Z6
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-12-10 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4024
Highest native ISO 50000 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 225 273
Lens
Lens support Leica L Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 36 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931 grams (2.05 pounds) 675 grams (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3299
Other
Battery life 510 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) XQD card
Storage slots Two 1
Retail cost $4,895 $1,997