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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z8

Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55 Imaging
83 Features
83 Overall
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z8 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
  • Released December 2020
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Announced May 2023
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z8 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Leica SL2-S versus Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and Z8 (46MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The SL2-S was brought out 3 years prior to the Z8 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SL2-S matches up vs the Z8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 SL2-S Z8 
Display resolution2100k2089kCrisper display (+11k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 Z8 SL2-S 
AnnouncedMay 2023December 2020Newer by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Nikon Z8

		

		

			
 SL2-S Z8 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Display sizing3.2"3.20"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2-S features outside 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) and the Nikon Z8 has measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Analyze the Leica SL2-S versus Nikon Z8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SL2-S and the Z8.
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z8 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2-S and Z8 is 55 and 55 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2-S and Z8.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon Z8 to deliver greater detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SL2-S is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
Portrait photography with Nikon Z8
86
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
89
 manual focus
 fantastic megapixels (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography features
Nikon Z8 Street photography features
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 weather sealing
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
72
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competition (910 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z8 Sports photography highlights
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery pack (510 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
81
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max fps (30.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 has phase detect autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/ seconds)
 not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography details
Nikon Z8 Travel photography details
65
 great battery pack (510 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 MP count good (24MP)
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
61
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 fantastic megapixels (46MP)
 not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
 more heavy than competition (910g)
 display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography info
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography info
86
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 no anti aliasing filter
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 great battery pack (510 shots)
 two card slots
84
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.20")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 has double storage slots
 not so great battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z8 Vlogging highlights
32
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection autofocus
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has external mic socket
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
33
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 has external microphone port
 display is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (910g)
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Leica SL2-S vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Nikon Z8
 Leica SL2-SNikon Z8
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model type Leica SL2-S Nikon Z8
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-12-10 2023-05-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 225 493
Lens
Lens support Leica L Nikon Z
Number of lenses 36 46
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.20 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 2,089k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 secs 900 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
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 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931g (2.05 lbs) 910g (2.01 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2548
Other
Battery life 510 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Storage slots 2 2
Retail cost $4,895 $3,999