Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R IV
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Portability
62 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85
62 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
Leica SL2-S
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(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
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(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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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2020 |  | July 2019 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1440k | Sharper screen (+660k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Leica SL2-S
| A7R IV | SL2-S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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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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)
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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Sony A7R IV Sports photography details
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
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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Sony A7R IV Travel photography info
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
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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Sony A7R IV Landscape photography details
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
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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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)
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
| Leica SL2-S | Sony 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 |