Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z30
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Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z30 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
- Introduced November 2019
- Old Model is Leica SL
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica SL2 and Nikon Z30. The whole galleries are available at Leica SL2 Gallery and Nikon Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Nikon Z30
SL2 | Z30 | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Crisper screen (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Leica SL2
Z30 | SL2 | |||
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Launched | June 2022 | November 2019 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Nikon Z30
SL2 | Z30 | |||
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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).
Analyze the Leica SL2 and Nikon Z30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and Z30 is 57 and 79 respectively.
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.
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Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications
Leica SL2 | Nikon Z30 | |
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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 |