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Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81
Leica SL2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Released November 2019
  • Superseded the Leica SL
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7S
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S III
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Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and A7S II (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The SL2 was revealed 4 years later than the A7S II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SL2 matches up against the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Sony A7S II

 SL2 A7S II 
ReleasedNovember 2019October 2015More recent by 50 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1229kClearer display (+871k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Leica SL2

 A7S II SL2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica SL2 and Sony A7S II

 SL2 A7S II 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica SL2 provides outside 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 Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SL2 and the A7S II.

Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and A7S II is 57 and 68 respectively.

Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and A7S II.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Leica SL2 to provide greater detail because of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SL2 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7S II Portrait photography highlights
88
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
69
manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica SL2
Street photography with Sony A7S II
72
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/40,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is amazing (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery power (370 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (370 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica SL2 Travel photography info
Sony A7S II Travel photography info
65
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is amazing (47 megapixels)
terrible battery power (370 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
49
environment sealing
terrible battery power (370 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica SL2 Landscape photography information
Sony A7S II Landscape photography information
83
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is amazing (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery power (370 shots)
71
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery power (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica SL2 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7S II Vlogging highlights
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Sony A7S II
 Leica SL2Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Brand Leica Sony
Model type Leica SL2 Sony Alpha A7S II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-11-06 2015-10-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8368 x 5584 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 50000 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 169
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Amount of lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1800s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
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 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 835 grams (1.84 lb) 627 grams (1.38 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 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 370 pictures
Type of battery 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 shooting 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
Card slots Two One
Launch cost $5,995 $2,767