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Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
57 Imaging
79 Features
83 Overall
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Leica SL2 front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed November 2019
  • Previous Model is Leica SL
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
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Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and Z6 II (25MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The SL2 was unveiled 11 months prior to the Z6 II and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SL2 matches up against the Z6 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
 SL2 Z6 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Leica SL2

		

		

			
 Z6 II SL2 
RevealedOctober 2020November 2019More modern by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
 SL2 Z6 II 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution2100k2100kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2 features exterior dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 II has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SL2 against the Z6 II.
Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and Z6 II is 57 and 61 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and Z6 II.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Leica SL2 to resolve more detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SL2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica SL2
Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
87
 focusing manually
 resolution is high (47 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
86
 focusing manually
 fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2 Street photography details
Nikon Z6 II Street photography details
72
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 weather sealing
 good ISO range (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
78
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 weather proof
 good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Leica SL2 Sports photography info
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography info
79
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
 high fps (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is high (47MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 low battery power (370 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 supports phase detect AF
 bad battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica SL2
Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
65
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 resolution is high (47MP)
 low battery power (370 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
66
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
 bad battery power (410 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica SL2
Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
83
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is high (47MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 no low pass filter
 good ISO range (50,000)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 has dual storage slots
 low battery power (370 CIPA)
82
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 has dual storage slots
 bad battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica SL2
Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
35
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection focus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has external microphone jack
 display is not selfie friendly
36
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external microphone jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Nikon Z6 II
 Leica SL2Nikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Company Leica Nikon
Model Leica SL2 Nikon Z6 Mark II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-11-06 2020-10-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro III -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 8368 x 5584 6048 x 4024
Maximum native ISO 50000 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 225 273
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 30 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/200s
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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 835 grams (1.84 pounds) 705 grams (1.55 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 images 410 images
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) CFexpress Type B / XQD
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail price $5,995 $1,997