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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61 Imaging
81 Features
92 Overall
85

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 IV 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
  • Announced December 2020
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched October 2021
  • Previous Model is Sony A7 III
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 IV Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Leica SL2-S versus Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and A7 IV (33MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The SL2-S was announced 10 months before the A7 IV which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SL2-S scores vs the A7 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Sony A7 IV

		

		

			
 SL2-S A7 IV 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1440kSharper screen (+660k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 A7 IV SL2-S 
LaunchedOctober 2021December 2020Newer by 10 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Sony A7 IV

		

		

			
 SL2-S A7 IV 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica SL2-S features physical 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 Sony A7 IV has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica SL2-S versus Sony A7 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SL2-S versus the A7 IV.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 IV size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and A7 IV is 55 and 61 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2-S and A7 IV.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony A7 IV to provide greater detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SL2-S will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography information
Sony A7 IV Portrait photography information
86
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
81
 focusing manually
 megapixel count amazing (33MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
 doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica SL2-S
Street photography with Sony A7 IV
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 environment sealing
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 fixed screen
 heavier than average (931 grams)
79
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 has focus by touch
 environment proofing
 above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica SL2-S
Sports photography with Sony A7 IV
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (510 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
84
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count amazing (33MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (600 per charge)
 has phase detect AF
 doesn't have liveview
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Travel Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A7 IV as a Travel photography camera
65
 better than average battery (510 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 heavier than average (931g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
80
 great battery pack (600 per charge)
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 megapixel count amazing (33 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography factors
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography factors
86
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (510 shots)
 two card slots
84
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count amazing (33MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (600 CIPA)
 two card slots
 doesn't have liveview
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica SL2-S
Vlogging with Sony A7 IV
32
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with mic socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than average (931g)
80
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external microphone socket
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Sony A7 IV
 Leica SL2-SSony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica SL2-S Sony Alpha A7 IV
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-12-10 2021-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 33 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 7008 x 4672
Highest native ISO 50000 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 225 759
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 36 172
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 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 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931g (2.05 lb) 699g (1.54 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 600 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $4,895 $2,500