Leica SL2 vs Nikon P500
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
81
67 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
39
Leica SL2 vs Nikon P500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Released November 2019
- Replaced the Leica SL
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Released February 2011
- Updated by Nikon P510
Leica SL2 vs Nikon P500 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Leica SL2 and Nikon P500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and P500 (12MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and P500 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe SL2 was released 8 years later than the P500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SL2 scores against the P500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Leica SL2 vs Nikon P500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica SL2 and Nikon Coolpix P500. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica SL2 Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Nikon P500
SL2 | P500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | November 2019 | February 2011 | Fresher by 107 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1179k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Leica SL2
P500 | SL2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Nikon P500
SL2 | P500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica SL2 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2 has physical measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon P500 has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check the Leica SL2 and Nikon P500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SL2 vs the P500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and P500 is 57 and 67 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and P500.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Leica SL2 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SL2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Leica SL2 vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2 vs Nikon P500 Specifications
Leica SL2 | Nikon Coolpix P500 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Nikon |
Model type | Leica SL2 | Nikon Coolpix P500 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2019-11-06 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Maestro III | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 23-810mm (35.2x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 30 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1800s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/40000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 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 | 835 grams (1.84 lb) | 494 grams (1.09 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 370 photos | 220 photos |
Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Price at launch | $5,995 | $399 |