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Leica SL2 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81
Leica SL2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Leica SL2 vs Sony A7 II 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
  • Revealed November 2019
  • Superseded the Leica SL
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched November 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A7
  • Replacement is Sony A7 III
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Leica SL2 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Leica SL2 versus Sony A7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and A7 II (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The SL2 was launched 5 years after the A7 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SL2 grades versus the A7 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Sony A7 II

 SL2 A7 II 
LaunchedNovember 2019November 2014Newer by 61 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1230kCrisper screen (+870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Leica SL2

 A7 II SL2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica SL2 and Sony A7 II

 SL2 A7 II 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica SL2 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica SL2 provides physical dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Leica SL2 versus Sony A7 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL2 compared to the A7 II.

Leica SL2 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and A7 II is 57 and 69 respectively.

Leica SL2 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Leica SL2 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and A7 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Leica SL2 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SL2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica SL2 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Leica SL2 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL2 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL2 Portrait photography info
Sony A7 II Portrait photography info
88
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
82
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica SL2
Street photography with Sony A7 II
72
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
80
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Sports photography camera
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery (370 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica SL2
Travel photography with Sony A7 II
65
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
terrible battery (370 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
61
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL2 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 II Landscape photography advice
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (370 per charge)
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL2 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7 II Vlogging highlights
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
36
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Leica SL2 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Sony A7 II
 Leica SL2Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica SL2 Sony Alpha A7 II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-11-06 2014-11-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8368 x 5584 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 117
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 835g (1.84 lb) 599g (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 370 shots 350 shots
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Launch pricing $5,995 $1,456