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Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
81
Leica SL2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S III 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Revealed November 2019
  • Replaced the Leica SL
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Previous Model is Sony A7S II
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Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Lets look more closely at the Leica SL2 and Sony A7S III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and A7S III (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The SL2 was brought out 8 months earlier than the A7S III which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SL2 scores against the A7S III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 SL2 A7S III 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1440kSharper screen (+660k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Leica SL2

		

		

			
 A7S III SL2 
AnnouncedJuly 2020November 2019Newer by 8 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 SL2 A7S III 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2 features exterior measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Sony A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SL2 versus the A7S III.
Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S III size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and A7S III is 57 and 61 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and A7S III.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Leica SL2 to give greater detail having its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2 Portrait photography details
Sony A7S III Portrait photography details
88
 has manual focus
 MP count great (47 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
71
 manual focus
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica SL2
Street photography with Sony A7S III
72
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 includes focus by touch
 weather proof
 good ISO range (50,000)
 fixed screen
76
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 environment sealing
 very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica SL2
Sports photography with Sony A7S III
80
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
 high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count great (47MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 terrible battery pack (370 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
76
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (600 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
 Leica SL2 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Travel photography camera
65
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 MP count great (47 megapixels)
 terrible battery pack (370 CIPA)
 does not have selfie friendly display
70
 better than average battery (600 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 selfie friendly display
 low MP (12MP)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Leica SL2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S III Landscape photography highlights
83
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count great (47 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 good ISO range (50,000)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 has dual storage slots
 terrible battery pack (370 shots)
77
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 saves RAW formats
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (600 shots)
 has double storage slots
 low MP (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica SL2 Vlogging features
Sony A7S III Vlogging features
36
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detection focus
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has external microphone jack
 does not have selfie friendly display
77
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone port
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Leica SL2 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2 and Sony A7S III
 Leica SL2Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica SL2 Sony Alpha A7S III
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-11-06 2020-07-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro III Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 8368 x 5584 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 50000 102400
Max boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 225 759
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Sony E
Total lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.91x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/40000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 835 gr (1.84 lb) 699 gr (1.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 shots 600 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 NP-FZ100
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) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Two Two
Retail cost $5,995 $3,499