Leica SL2-S vs Sony A6700
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Portability
75 Imaging
73 Features
96 Overall
82
75 Imaging
73 Features
96 Overall
82
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A6700 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 A6700
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(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
- Introduced July 2023
- Replaced the Sony A6600
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Below is a complete overview of the Leica SL2-S and Sony A6700, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Sony. The resolution of the SL2-S (24MP) and the A6700 (26MP) is relatively close but the SL2-S (Full frame) and A6700 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe SL2-S was manufactured 3 years before the A6700 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SL2-S matches up vs the A6700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Sony A6700
| SL2-S | A6700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 1040k | Sharper screen (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Leica SL2-S
| A6700 | SL2-S | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2023 |  | December 2020 | More recent by 31 months |
| Screen type | Fully articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Sony A6700
| SL2-S | A6700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2-S comes with outer measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Sony A6700 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SL2-S versus the A6700.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL2-S and A6700 is 55 and 75 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2-S and A6700.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL2-S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A6700 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older SL2-S will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
Portrait photography with Sony A6700
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
has manual focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Leica SL2-S Street photography information
Sony A6700 Street photography information
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than competition in class (931g)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports photography with Leica SL2-S
Sports photography with Sony A6700
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (510 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (570 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Leica SL2-S Travel photography features
Sony A6700 Travel photography features
great battery life (510 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
heavier than competition in class (931g)
does not have selfie friendly display
better than average battery power (570 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count great (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Leica SL2-S Landscape photography factors
Sony A6700 Landscape photography factors
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery life (510 shots)
has double storage slots
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (570 shots)
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Sony A6700 Vlogging highlights
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony A6700 Specifications
| Leica SL2-S | Sony Alpha a6700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Sony |
| Model type | Leica SL2-S | Sony Alpha a6700 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2020-12-10 | 2023-07-12 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 26 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6192 x 4128 |
| Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 32000 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica L | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 36 | 199 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3.00 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 931g (2.05 pounds) | 493g (1.09 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 510 photographs | 570 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | NP-FZ1000 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 2 | Single |
| Launch cost | $4,895 | $1,399 |