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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R

Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R 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
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7R II
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R Overview

Below is a complete review of the Leica SL2-S and Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and A7R (36MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The SL2-S was manufactured 6 years later than the A7R and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SL2-S matches up versus the A7R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Sony A7R

 SL2-S A7R 
RevealedDecember 2020February 2014More recent by 84 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1230kSharper screen (+870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Leica SL2-S

 A7R SL2-S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Sony A7R

 SL2-S A7R 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica SL2-S has got outside 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) whilst the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica SL2-S and Sony A7R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SL2-S compared to the A7R.

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and A7R is 55 and 78 respectively.

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2-S and A7R.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony A7R to show more detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SL2-S should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL2-S Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R Portrait photography highlights
86
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
84
manual focus
high resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica SL2-S
Street photography with Sony A7R
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
heavier than average in class (931g)
80
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (465 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL2-S as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (510 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
high resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (340 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery power (510 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
heavier than average in class (931g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competitors in class (465g)
environment sealing
high resolution (36 megapixels)
bad battery life (340 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL2-S Landscape photography advice
Sony A7R Landscape photography advice
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (510 per charge)
two card slots
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
high resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (931g)
36
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (465g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Sony A7R
 Leica SL2-SSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica SL2-S Sony Alpha A7R
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-12-10 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 36 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 931g (2.05 lbs) 465g (1.03 lbs)
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 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 510 pictures 340 pictures
Style 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 recording With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
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