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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R III

Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
84

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R III 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Revealed December 2020
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched October 2017
  • Older Model is Sony A7R II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R IV
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R III Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Leica SL2-S and Sony A7R III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and A7R III (42MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The SL2-S was launched 3 years later than the A7R III and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SL2-S matches up against the A7R III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

		

		

			
 SL2-S A7R III 
LaunchedDecember 2020October 2017Fresher by 39 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1440kCrisper display (+660k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 A7R III SL2-S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 SL2-S A7R III 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2-S offers outer dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
Analyze the Leica SL2-S and Sony A7R III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SL2-S against the A7R III.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R III size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2-S and A7R III is 55 and 63 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2-S and A7R III.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A7R III to offer more detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SL2-S should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
86
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
86
 focusing manually
 fantastic MP (42MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica SL2-S
Street photography with Sony A7R III
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 features touch focus
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 screen is fixed
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
79
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 environment proof
 very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica SL2-S
Sports photography with Sony A7R III
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery life (510 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
89
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic MP (42MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery life (650 shots)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography details
Sony A7R III Travel photography details
65
 great battery life (510 per charge)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 features touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
74
 good battery life (650 per charge)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 fantastic MP (42 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R III Landscape photography factors
86
 manual focus
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 great battery life (510 shots)
 has double storage slots
87
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic MP (42 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 no anti-alias filter
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery life (650 shots)
 has double storage slots
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R III Vlogging highlights
32
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detection focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic port
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
37
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic port
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Sony A7R III
 Leica SL2-SSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica SL2-S Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-12-10 2017-10-25
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 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 50000 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 225 425
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 36 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 1,440k 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 0.78x
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 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931 gr (2.05 lbs) 657 gr (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 510 images 650 images
Battery form 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 shooting    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots Two Two
Cost at release $4,895 $2,800