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Leica SL2 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
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Leica SL2 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79

Leica SL2 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - 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
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced November 2019
  • Previous Model is Leica SL
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
  • Revealed December 2020
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Leica SL2 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Leica SL2 and Leica SL2-S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are offered by Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and SL2-S (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The SL2 was announced 13 months earlier than the SL2-S which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SL2 scores versus the SL2-S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Leica SL2

		

		

			
 SL2-S SL2 
RevealedDecember 2020November 2019Fresher by 13 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 SL2 SL2-S 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen size
Screen resolution2100k2100kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Leica SL2 features exterior dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has specifications of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SL2 against the SL2-S.
Leica SL2 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and SL2-S is 57 and 55 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and SL2-S.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Leica SL2 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SL2 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2 Portrait photography highlights
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography highlights
88
 manual focus
 great  resolution (47 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
85
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2 Street photography advice
Leica SL2-S Street photography advice
72
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (50,000)
 fixed screen
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 has touch to focus
 environment proofing
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 fixed screen
 more heavy than average (931 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Sports photography camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Sports photography camera
80
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/40,000s)
 fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great  resolution (47 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 low battery life (370 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 high fps (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (510 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2 Travel photography details
Leica SL2-S Travel photography details
65
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 great  resolution (47 megapixels)
 low battery life (370 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
65
 better than average battery (510 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 MP count good (24MP)
 more heavy than average (931 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica SL2
Landscape photography with Leica SL2-S
83
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great  resolution (47 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 great ISO range (50,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 2 card slots
 low battery life (370 shots)
85
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 good sized screen (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (510 shots)
 two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Vlogging camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
36
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic support
 display is not selfie friendly
32
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has microphone socket
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 more heavy than average (931g)
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Leica SL2 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Leica SL2-S
 Leica SL2Leica SL2-S
General Information
Company Leica Leica
Model Leica SL2 Leica SL2-S
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-11-06 2020-12-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 8368 x 5584 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 50000 50000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 225 225
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Leica L
Available lenses 30 36
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800s 1800s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/40000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 835 grams (1.84 pounds) 931 grams (2.05 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 370 photos 510 photos
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots 2 2
Retail cost $5,995 $4,895