Leica SL2 vs Nikon L26

Here, we will be matching up the Leica SL2 vs Nikon L26, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and L26 (16MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and L26 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL2 was manufactured 7 years after the L26 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon L26 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SL2 grades against the L26 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica SL2 and Nikon Coolpix L26. The entire galleries are provided at Leica SL2 Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica SL2 comes with outside dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) and the Nikon L26 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica SL2 vs Nikon L26 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SL2 versus the L26.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and L26 is 57 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and L26.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica SL2 will resolve more detail due to its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SL2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.