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Leica SL2 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
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Leica SL2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85

Leica SL2 vs Sony A7R IV 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced November 2019
  • Replaced the Leica SL
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A7R III
  • Replacement is Sony A7R V
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Leica SL2 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica SL2 versus Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and A7R IV (61MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The SL2 was launched 4 months later than the A7R IV and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SL2 grades versus the A7R IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Sony A7R IV

		

		

			
 SL2 A7R IV 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1440kClearer display (+660k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Leica SL2

		

		

			
 A7R IV SL2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Sony A7R IV

		

		

			
 SL2 A7R IV 
LaunchedNovember 2019July 2019Same age
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Leica SL2 has external dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Check out the Leica SL2 versus Sony A7R IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SL2 vs the A7R IV.
Leica SL2 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and A7R IV is 57 and 62 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and A7R IV.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A7R IV to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.
	
			Leica SL2 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography details
88
 you can focus manually
 MP count amazing (47MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
88
 focusing manually
 great megapixels (61 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Leica SL2 Street photography details
Sony A7R IV Street photography details
72
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 weather sealing
 good ISO range (50,000)
 no moving screen
79
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 includes focus via touch
 environment proof
 good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
80
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
 fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count amazing (47MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
90
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great megapixels (61 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 good battery pack (670 per charge)
 has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R IV Travel photography factors
65
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 MP count amazing (47 megapixels)
 not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
 does not have selfie friendly display
74
 good battery pack (670 CIPA)
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 great megapixels (61 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2 Landscape photography features
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography features
83
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 good sized screen (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count amazing (47 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 no low pass filter
 good ISO range (50,000)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 has dual storage slots
 not so great battery pack (370 shots)
88
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great megapixels (61 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 good ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery pack (670 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2 Vlogging factors
Sony A7R IV Vlogging factors
36
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has mic jack
 does not have selfie friendly display
37
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has external mic jack
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Leica SL2 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Sony A7R IV
 Leica SL2Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica SL2 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-11-06 2019-07-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8368 x 5584 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 50000 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 225 567
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Number of lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 1800 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, 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 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 835 grams (1.84 pounds) 665 grams (1.47 pounds)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 370 photos 670 photos
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail cost $5,995 $3,498