Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100
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Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Leica SL
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Introduced September 2013
Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Leica SL2 and Sony QX100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and QX100 (1") have totally different sensor sizes.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe SL2 was unveiled 6 years after the QX100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SL2 grades vs the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica SL2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are viewable at Leica SL2 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Sony QX100
SL2 | QX100 | |||
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Introduced | November 2019 | September 2013 | More modern by 76 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | " | Larger display (+3.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 0k | Crisper display (+2100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Leica SL2
QX100 | SL2 |
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Common features in the Leica SL2 and Sony QX100
SL2 | QX100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2 features physical dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Leica SL2 and Sony QX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SL2 against the QX100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and QX100 is 57 and 92 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and QX100.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL2 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Leica SL2 will resolve more detail having an extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SL2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica SL2 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Leica SL2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica SL2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Lens-style |
Announced | 2019-11-06 | 2013-09-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Maestro III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 30 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | - |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 835 gr (1.84 lb) | 179 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 200 photos |
Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Pricing at release | $5,995 | $268 |