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Leica SL2-S vs Sony W370

Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Leica SL2-S vs Sony W370 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced December 2020
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica SL2-S and Sony W370, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and W370 (14MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and W370 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The SL2-S was brought out 11 years later than the W370 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SL2-S scores against the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Sony W370

 SL2-S W370 
AnnouncedDecember 2020January 2010Fresher by 133 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Leica SL2-S

 W370 SL2-S 

Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Sony W370

 SL2-S W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica SL2-S vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica SL2-S comes with external 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 W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SL2-S vs the W370.

Leica SL2-S vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2-S and W370 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Leica SL2-S vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Leica SL2-S vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2-S and W370.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL2-S because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica SL2-S will offer you extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SL2-S provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Leica SL2-S vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Leica SL2-S vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL2-S vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
Portrait photography with Sony W370
86
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica SL2-S
Street photography with Sony W370
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
more heavy than average (931 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL2-S Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (510 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL2-S Travel photography information
Sony W370 Travel photography information
65
better than average battery power (510 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
more heavy than average (931 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL2-S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (510 CIPA)
two card slots
37
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (931 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Sony W370
 Leica SL2-SSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Leica Sony
Model type Leica SL2-S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-12-10 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 50000 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Total lenses 36 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 931 gr (2.05 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-SCL4 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
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