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Leica SL2-S vs Sony FX3

Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Leica SL2-S vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Leica SL2-S
(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
  • Released December 2020
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2021
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony FX3 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Leica SL2-S vs Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and FX3 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The SL2-S was revealed 2 months before the FX3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SL2-S matches up against the FX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Sony FX3

          

          

            
 SL2-S FX3 
Display sizing3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1440kCrisper display (+660k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Leica SL2-S

          

          

            
 FX3 SL2-S 
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Sony FX3

          

          

            
 SL2-S FX3 
LaunchedDecember 2020February 2021Same age
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica SL2-S vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica SL2-S enjoys 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 FX3 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Check the Leica SL2-S vs Sony FX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SL2-S and the FX3.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony FX3 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL2-S and FX3 is 55 and 62 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica SL2-S vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2-S and FX3.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Leica SL2-S to provide you with more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

            Leica SL2-S vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica SL2-S vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica SL2-S vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography details
Sony FX3 Portrait photography details
85
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
71
 focusing manually
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography information
Sony FX3 Street photography information
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 no moving screen
 heavier than average (931 grams)
76
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica SL2-S
Sports photography with Sony FX3
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 max fps high (20.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery power (510 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (600 shots)
 has phase detect AF
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography details
Sony FX3 Travel photography details
65
 good battery power (510 shots)
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 heavier than average (931 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
71
 better than average battery life (600 shots)
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 selfie friendly screen
 megapixel count low (12MP)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Landscape photography camera
85
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery power (510 per charge)
 has double storage slots
77
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 great high ISO (102,400)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
 2 card slots
 megapixel count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica SL2-S
Vlogging with Sony FX3
32
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detect focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has mic port
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average (931 grams)
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focusing
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has external microphone support
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony FX3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Sony FX3
 Leica SL2-SSony FX3
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica SL2-S Sony FX3
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-12-10 2021-02-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 50000 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 225 759
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 36 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
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 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
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 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 931 gr (2.05 lb) 716 gr (1.58 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 510 shots 600 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Two Two
Price at release $4,895 $3,900