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Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
57 Imaging
79 Features
83 Overall
80
Leica SL2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68 Imaging
61 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  • Superseded the Leica SL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
87
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is amazing (47MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
68
 manual focus
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary
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
79
 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
35
 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