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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7S

Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77 Imaging
60 Features
73 Overall
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • 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 A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7S II
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7S Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Leica SL2-S versus Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and A7S (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The SL2-S was announced 6 years after the A7S which is a fairly big gap as far as camera 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 concise introduction of how the SL2-S grades vs the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Sony A7S

		

		

			
 SL2-S A7S 
LaunchedDecember 2020April 2014Newer by 82 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1230kCrisper screen (+870k dot)
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 A7S SL2-S 
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Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Sony A7S

		

		

			
 SL2-S A7S 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Leica SL2-S has physical measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Look at the Leica SL2-S versus Sony A7S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SL2-S versus the A7S.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7S size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2-S and A7S is 55 and 77 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2-S and A7S.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Leica SL2-S to produce more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SL2-S provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7S Portrait photography highlights
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 has manual focus
 good MP (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
68
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 offers face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography advice
Sony A7S Street photography advice
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 supports touch focus
 environment sealing
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 no articulating screen
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
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 tilting screen
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 lighter than average in class (489g)
 above average high ISO (409,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica SL2-S
Sports photography with Sony A7S
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 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (510 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 slow fps (5.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 low battery life (360 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
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 better than average battery (510 per charge)
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 good MP (24MP)
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
58
 lighter than average in class (489 grams)
 environment proof
 low battery life (360 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S Landscape photography factors
86
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (510 per charge)
 two card slots
66
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (409,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 low battery life (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A7S as a Vlogging camera
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 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external mic socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
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 offers face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has microphone socket
 lighter than average in class (489g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Sony A7S
 Leica SL2-SSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Sony
Model Leica SL2-S Sony Alpha A7S
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-12-10 2014-04-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 50000 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 36 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 931 grams (2.05 pounds) 489 grams (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 510 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Retail price $4,895 $1,998