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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z7

Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62 Imaging
79 Features
89 Overall
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z7 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 Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
Photography Glossary

Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The SL2-S was unveiled 2 years later than the Z7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SL2-S scores against the Z7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Nikon Z7

		

		

			
 SL2-S Z7 
AnnouncedDecember 2020August 2018Fresher by 28 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 Z7 SL2-S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Nikon Z7

		

		

			
 SL2-S Z7 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution2100k2100kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Leica SL2-S provides external measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Look at the Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SL2-S vs the Z7.
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z7 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2-S and Z7 is 55 and 62 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2-S and Z7.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon Z7 to show greater detail having an extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SL2-S should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
86
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW files
87
 focusing manually
 amazing MP (46 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography information
Nikon Z7 Street photography information
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 environment proofing
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 no moving screen
 heavier than competition (931 grams)
79
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 environment proofing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica SL2-S
Sports photography with Nikon Z7
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (510 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (46MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 bad battery (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography features
Nikon Z7 Travel photography features
65
 good battery pack (510 shots)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 MP count decent (24MP)
 heavier than competition (931 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
67
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 amazing MP (46MP)
 bad battery (330 per charge)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
86
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (510 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
83
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 amazing MP (46 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 bad battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica SL2-S
Vlogging with Nikon Z7
32
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have mic port
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competition (931 grams)
36
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have microphone socket
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Nikon Z7
 Leica SL2-SNikon Z7
General Information
Brand Leica Nikon
Model Leica SL2-S Nikon Z7
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-12-10 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 46MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format    
Min boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 225 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Nikon Z
Total lenses 36 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file 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) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 931 grams (2.05 lbs) 675 grams (1.49 lbs)
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 score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 510 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) XQD card
Card slots Dual One
Retail price $4,895 $2,797