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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A9 II

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A9 II 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
  • Revealed December 2020
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A9
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A9 II Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Leica SL2-S and Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Sony. The resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The SL2-S was revealed 15 months later than the A9 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SL2-S grades against the A9 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Sony A9 II

					

					

						
 SL2-S A9 II 
AnnouncedDecember 2020October 2019Fresher by 15 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1440kCrisper screen (+660k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Leica SL2-S

					

					

						
 A9 II SL2-S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Sony A9 II

					

					

						
 SL2-S A9 II 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2-S has got 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 A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SL2-S vs the A9 II.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A9 II size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2-S and A9 II is 55 and 62 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2-S and A9 II.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should always factor the age  of the cameras into account. The more modern SL2-S should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

						Leica SL2-S vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Leica SL2-S vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography highlights
Sony A9 II Portrait photography highlights
85
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
85
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detect focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography details
Sony A9 II Street photography details
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 weather proofing
 good ISO range (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
 heavier than competitors (931 grams)
78
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 has touch to focus
 environment proofing
 very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography info
Sony A9 II Sports photography info
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 high fps (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 good battery (510 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
87
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high fps (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (690 per charge)
 has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography advice
Sony A9 II Travel photography advice
65
 good battery (510 per charge)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 heavier than competitors (931 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
73
 better than average battery pack (690 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography info
Sony A9 II Landscape photography info
85
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 good ISO range (50,000)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 good battery (510 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
86
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (690 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2-S Vlogging details
Sony A9 II Vlogging details
32
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detection focusing
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic jack
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors (931 grams)
36
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has mic port
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A9 II Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Sony A9 II
 Leica SL2-SSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica SL2-S Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-12-10 2019-10-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 50000 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 225 693
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 36 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 1800s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 931 grams (2.05 lb) 678 grams (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
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 images 690 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Two Two
Retail cost $4,895 $4,498