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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R II

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Revealed December 2020
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7R
  • New Model is Sony A7R III
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R II Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica SL2-S and Sony A7R II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and A7R II (42MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The SL2-S was introduced 5 years after the A7R II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SL2-S scores vs the A7R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Sony A7R II

		

		

			
 SL2-S A7R II 
AnnouncedDecember 2020June 2015Newer by 67 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1229kClearer screen (+871k dot)
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 A7R II SL2-S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Sony A7R II

		

		

			
 SL2-S A7R II 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2-S offers exterior measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check the Leica SL2-S and Sony A7R II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SL2-S and the A7R II.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R II size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and A7R II is 55 and 68 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2-S and A7R II.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony A7R II to resolve more detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SL2-S is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R II Portrait photography advice
85
 manual focus
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides face detection focus
 supports RAW files
85
 you can focus manually
 MP count great (42MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography highlights
Sony A7R II Street photography highlights
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 offers touch focus
 weather sealing
 good high ISO (50,000)
 screen is fixed
 more heavy than competition in class (931g)
81
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography factors
Sony A7R II Sports photography factors
83
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (510 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (42MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 weather proofing
 sensor has phase detect AF
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography factors
Sony A7R II Travel photography factors
65
 good battery pack (510 per charge)
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 more heavy than competition in class (931 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly display
62
 weather proofing
 MP count great (42MP)
 terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R II Landscape photography highlights
85
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 good sized screen (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 no anti aliasing filter
 good high ISO (50,000)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 good battery pack (510 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
82
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (42 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 no anti aliasing filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 terrible battery life (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R II Vlogging highlights
32
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detection focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone jack
 does not have selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition in class (931g)
37
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic jack
 does not have selfie friendly screen
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Sony A7R II
 Leica SL2-SSony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model type Leica SL2-S Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-12-10 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 7974 x 5316
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 225 399
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 36 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931g (2.05 lbs) 625g (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 510 images 290 images
Battery format 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 Dual One
Pricing at release $4,895 $2,913