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Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81
Leica SL2 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Leica SL2
(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
  • Introduced November 2019
  • Old Model is Leica SL
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2022
Photography Glossary

Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica SL2 and Nikon Z30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and Z30 (21MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and Z30 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SL2 was introduced 3 years before the Z30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SL2 matches up versus the Z30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Nikon Z30

 SL2 Z30 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Leica SL2

 Z30 SL2 
LaunchedJune 2022November 2019Fresher by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica SL2 and Nikon Z30

 SL2 Z30 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2 offers external 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) while the Nikon Z30 has proportions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SL2 versus the Z30.

Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and Z30 is 57 and 79 respectively.

Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and Z30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL2 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica SL2 will produce greater detail using its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SL2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL2 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography highlights
88
manual focus
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica SL2 Street photography info
Nikon Z30 Street photography info
72
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
75
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (405 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Sports photography camera
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery life (370 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
76
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL2 Travel photography info
Nikon Z30 Travel photography info
65
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count fantastic (47MP)
bad battery life (370 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
78
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (405g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica SL2
Landscape photography with Nikon Z30
83
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
bad battery life (370 CIPA)
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL2 Vlogging features
Nikon Z30 Vlogging features
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (405g)
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Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Nikon Z30
 Leica SL2Nikon Z30
General Information
Brand Name Leica Nikon
Model Leica SL2 Nikon Z30
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-11-06 2022-06-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8368 x 5584 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 50000 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Nikon Z
Available lenses 30 35
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.00"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 835 grams (1.84 lb) 405 grams (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
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 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) -
Storage slots 2 One
Launch pricing $5,995 $650