Leica SL2 vs Nikon D2Hs

Here, we are contrasting the Leica SL2 vs Nikon D2Hs, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and D2Hs (4MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and D2Hs (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL2 was launched 14 years after the D2Hs which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D2Hs being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SL2 scores vs the D2Hs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica SL2 and Nikon D2Hs. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica SL2 Gallery and Nikon D2Hs Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2 features physical dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Nikon D2Hs has proportions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Check out the Leica SL2 vs Nikon D2Hs in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SL2 versus the D2Hs.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and D2Hs is 57 and 51 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and D2Hs.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica SL2 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 43 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger SL2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.