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Leica SL2-S vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
55 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
Leica SL2-S front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75

Leica SL2-S vs Sony ZV-E1 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
  • Introduced December 2020
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Revealed March 2023
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Leica SL2-S and Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The SL2-S was brought out 3 years earlier than the ZV-E1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SL2-S grades vs the ZV-E1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Sony ZV-E1

          

          

            
 SL2-S ZV-E1 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1037kCrisper display (+1063k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Leica SL2-S

          

          

            
 ZV-E1 SL2-S 
RevealedMarch 2023December 2020More modern by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Sony ZV-E1

          

          

            
 SL2-S ZV-E1 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica SL2-S vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2-S features outside measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Look at the Leica SL2-S and Sony ZV-E1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SL2-S versus the ZV-E1.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2-S and ZV-E1 is 55 and 80 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica SL2-S vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2-S and ZV-E1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Leica SL2-S to provide you with more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL2-S will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

            Leica SL2-S vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica SL2-S vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica SL2-S vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography highlights
85
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
71
 focusing manually
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW files
 low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography factors
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 weather proof
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 screen is fixed
 heavier than competitors (931 grams)
84
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 provides touch focus
 environment sealing
 lighter than average in class (483g)
 very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2-S Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography advice
82
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (510 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
71
 quiet mode (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery pack (570 shots)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/s)
 low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography details
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography details
65
 better than average battery power (510 shots)
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 heavier than competitors (931g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
79
 good battery pack (570 per charge)
 lighter than average in class (483 grams)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 selfie friendly screen
 low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Landscape photography features
85
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (510 shots)
 has double storage slots
79
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (102,400)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 good battery pack (570 shots)
 low MP (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica SL2-S
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E1
32
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic port
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 heavier than competitors (931g)
85
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
 does have microphone port
 lighter than average in class (483g)
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Leica SL2-S vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Sony ZV-E1
 Leica SL2-SSony ZV-E1
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model Leica SL2-S Sony ZV-E1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-12-10 2023-03-29
Body design 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 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 format    
Min enhanced ISO 50 40
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 225 759
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 36 195
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
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 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 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 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 931g (2.05 lbs) 483g (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
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 shots 570 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 2 One
Cost at release $4,895 $2,198