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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A390

Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
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Leica SL2-S front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66 Imaging
54 Features
54 Overall
54

Leica SL2-S vs Sony A390 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
  • Announced December 2020
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A380
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A390 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Leica SL2-S and Sony A390, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Leica and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and A390 (14MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and A390 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL2-S was introduced 10 years after the A390 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SL2-S scores against the A390 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Sony A390

		

		

			
 SL2-S A390 
ReleasedDecember 2020July 2010More modern by 127 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 A390 SL2-S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Sony A390

		

		

			
 SL2-S A390 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2-S enjoys physical dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Contrast the Leica SL2-S and Sony A390 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL2-S vs the A390.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A390 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and A390 is 55 and 66 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2-S and A390.
Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL2-S using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Leica SL2-S will produce more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SL2-S is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography advice
Sony A390 Portrait photography advice
86
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
72
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Street photography camera
 Sony A390 as a Street photography camera
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 weather proofing
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 no articulating screen
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
76
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography info
Sony A390 Sports photography info
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (510 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has phase detect AF
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 not so great battery (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica SL2-S
Travel photography with Sony A390
65
 better than average battery power (510 shots)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
53
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery (230 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography factors
Sony A390 Landscape photography factors
86
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 no anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (510 shots)
 has double storage slots
61
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 not so great battery (230 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica SL2-S
Vlogging with Sony A390
32
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external mic port
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
9
 no video shooting
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A390 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Sony A390
 Leica SL2-SSony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica SL2-S Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2020-12-10 2010-07-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 50000 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 36 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
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 -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931g (2.05 lb) 549g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 607
Other
Battery life 510 photos 230 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Retail cost $4,895 $500