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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Launched December 2020
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A7R III
  • Renewed by Sony A7R V
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Leica SL2-S versus Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and A7R IV (61MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The SL2-S was released 18 months later than the A7R IV which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SL2-S grades against the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 SL2-S A7R IV 
AnnouncedDecember 2020July 2019Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1440kSharper screen (+660k dot)

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

 A7R IV SL2-S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

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

 SL2-S A7R IV 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2-S offers physical dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Examine the Leica SL2-S versus Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL2-S against the A7R IV.

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2-S and A7R IV is 55 and 62 respectively.

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2-S and A7R IV.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony A7R IV to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SL2-S is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL2-S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
88
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica SL2-S
Street photography with Sony A7R IV
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
heavier than competition (931 grams)
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL2-S Sports photography details
Sony A7R IV Sports photography details
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (510 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (670 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL2-S Travel photography info
Sony A7R IV Travel photography info
65
better than average battery power (510 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
heavier than competition (931 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
better than average battery pack (670 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL2-S Landscape photography details
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography details
86
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (510 per charge)
two card slots
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (670 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL2-S Vlogging information
Sony A7R IV Vlogging information
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (931g)
37
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Sony A7R IV
 Leica SL2-SSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model Leica SL2-S Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-12-10 2019-07-16
Physical type 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 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 50000 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 567
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 36 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 931 grams (2.05 lb) 665 grams (1.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 510 pictures 670 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at release $4,895 $3,498