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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7

Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78 Imaging
71 Features
80 Overall
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 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
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7 II
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Leica SL2-S versus Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the A7 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The SL2-S was revealed 6 years later than the A7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SL2-S grades vs the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Sony A7

		

		

			
 SL2-S A7 
IntroducedDecember 2020January 2014More recent by 84 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1230kClearer display (+870k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 A7 SL2-S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Sony A7

		

		

			
 SL2-S A7 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2-S offers 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) while the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).
Check out the Leica SL2-S versus Sony A7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL2-S versus the A7.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and A7 is 55 and 78 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2-S and A7.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you should consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The newer SL2-S provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography features
Sony A7 Portrait photography features
86
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
82
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography features
Sony A7 Street photography features
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 environment sealing
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 fixed screen
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
79
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 lighter than competitors in class (474g)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography advice
Sony A7 Sports photography advice
83
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery power (510 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
66
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 weather proofing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
65
 better than average battery power (510 shots)
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
69
 lighter than competitors in class (474 grams)
 weather proofing
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 not so great battery pack (340 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography info
Sony A7 Landscape photography info
86
 manual focus
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 no low pass filter
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery power (510 shots)
 two card slots
76
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica SL2-S
Vlogging with Sony A7
32
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect focusing
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has mic socket
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
36
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have mic support
 lighter than competitors in class (474g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Sony A7
 Leica SL2-SSony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica SL2-S Sony Alpha A7
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-12-10 2014-01-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 225 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 36 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 1800s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931g (2.05 pounds) 474g (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 510 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Cost at release $4,895 $798