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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R V

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60 Imaging
84 Features
96 Overall
88

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R V 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
  • Announced December 2020
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2022
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R IV
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R V Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Leica SL2-S and Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and A7R V (61MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The SL2-S was manufactured 22 months before the A7R V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SL2-S grades vs the A7R V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

		

		

			
 SL2-S A7R V 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 A7R V SL2-S 
IntroducedOctober 2022December 2020Fresher by 22 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k2100kCrisper display (+260k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 SL2-S A7R V 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display dimension3.2"3.20"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica SL2-S enjoys exterior dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica SL2-S and Sony A7R V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SL2-S against the A7R V.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R V size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2-S and A7R V is 55 and 60 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2-S and A7R V.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A7R V to deliver greater detail due to its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SL2-S is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R V Portrait photography factors
85
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
90
 you can focus manually
 fantastic MP (61 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Street photography camera
 Sony A7R V as a Street photography camera
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 has touch focus
 weather proof
 great high ISO (50,000)
 no articulating screen
 heavier than others (931 grams)
79
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 weather proofing
 good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography information
Sony A7R V Sports photography information
83
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 great battery pack (510 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
92
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic MP (61MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 great battery life (600 shots)
 comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography factors
Sony A7R V Travel photography factors
65
 great battery pack (510 per charge)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 has touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 heavier than others (931g)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
80
 great battery life (600 per charge)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 fantastic MP (61MP)
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A7R V as a Landscape photography camera
85
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 great high ISO (50,000)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 great battery pack (510 CIPA)
 2 card slots
89
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 decent sized screen (3.20")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic MP (61 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 no anti aliasing filter
 good high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 great battery life (600 shots)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging info
Sony A7R V Vlogging info
32
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detection focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has external mic support
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 heavier than others (931g)
80
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video resolution high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 does have external mic jack
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7R V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Sony A7R V
 Leica SL2-SSony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model Leica SL2-S Sony Alpha A7R V
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-12-10 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 50000 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 225 693
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 36 187
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.20 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.9x
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 per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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    
Fastest flash sync 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 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 931 gr (2.05 pounds) 723 gr (1.59 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 510 photos 600 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 2 2
Launch pricing $4,895 $3,900