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Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
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Leica SL2 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62 Imaging
79 Features
89 Overall
83

Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Announced November 2019
  • Previous Model is Leica SL
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
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Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Leica SL2 and Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Nikon. The image resolution of the SL2 (47MP) and the Z7 (46MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The SL2 was launched 15 months after the Z7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SL2 grades versus the Z7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Nikon Z7

		

		

			
 SL2 Z7 
RevealedNovember 2019August 2018More modern by 15 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Leica SL2

		

		

			
 Z7 SL2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Nikon Z7

		

		

			
 SL2 Z7 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution2100k2100kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Leica SL2 offers exterior measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SL2 and the Z7.
Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and Z7 is 57 and 62 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and Z7.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Leica SL2 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SL2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
88
 focusing manually
 megapixel count high (47MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
87
 focusing manually
 megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
72
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 weather sealing
 great high ISO (50,000)
 screen is fixed
79
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 supports touch focus
 environment proofing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica SL2
Sports photography with Nikon Z7
80
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count high (47MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 low battery power (370 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
83
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 low battery pack (330 shots)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
65
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 megapixel count high (47 megapixels)
 low battery power (370 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
67
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
 low battery pack (330 shots)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
83
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count high (47MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (50,000)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 2 card slots
 low battery power (370 CIPA)
83
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count high (46MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 low battery pack (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
36
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has microphone support
 screen is not selfie friendly
36
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic port
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Nikon Z7
 Leica SL2Nikon Z7
General Information
Make Leica Nikon
Model Leica SL2 Nikon Z7
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-11-06 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro III Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 8368 x 5584 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 225 493
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 30 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
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
Min shutter speed 1800 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt 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    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/200 secs
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
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 835g (1.84 lb) 675g (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) XQD card
Storage slots Two 1
Launch price $5,995 $2,797