Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z8
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Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z8 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
- Announced November 2019
- Replaced the Leica SL
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
- Revealed May 2023
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Below is a in depth analysis of the Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the SL2 (47MP) and the Z8 (46MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SL2 was announced 4 years prior to the Z8 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SL2 matches up vs the Z8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica SL2 and Nikon Z8. The whole galleries are available at Leica SL2 Gallery and Nikon Z8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Nikon Z8
| SL2 | Z8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 2089k | Crisper display (+11k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Leica SL2
| Z8 | SL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2023 |  | November 2019 | More recent by 42 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Nikon Z8
| SL2 | Z8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3.20" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2 provides outer measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z8 has dimensions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SL2 compared to the Z8.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and Z8 is 57 and 55 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and Z8.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Leica SL2 to show more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SL2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder
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