Leica SL2 vs Sony FX3
Portability
57 Imaging
79 Features
83 Overall
80
57 Imaging
79 Features
83 Overall
80
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
Leica SL2 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
Leica SL2
(Full Review)
(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
- Superseded the Leica SL
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Introduced February 2021
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Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica SL2 versus Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and FX3 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).
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Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SL2 scores versus the FX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica SL2 and Sony FX3. The complete galleries are available at Leica SL2 Gallery and Sony FX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Sony FX3
| SL2 | FX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1440k | Clearer display (+660k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Leica SL2
| FX3 | SL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2021 |  | November 2019 | More modern by 15 months |
| Display type | Fully articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica SL2 and Sony FX3
| SL2 | FX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Leica SL2 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica SL2 has got outer measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica SL2 versus Sony FX3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SL2 compared to the FX3.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and FX3 is 57 and 62 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and FX3.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Leica SL2 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SL2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Leica SL2 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Sony FX3 Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high megapixels (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (600 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12MP)
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Leica SL2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
good battery power (600 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
selfie friendly display
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Leica SL2 Landscape photography information
Sony FX3 Landscape photography information
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high megapixels (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (600 shots)
has dual storage slots
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Leica SL2 Vlogging details
Sony FX3 Vlogging details
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
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Leica SL2 vs Sony FX3 Specifications
| Leica SL2 | Sony FX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Sony |
| Model type | Leica SL2 | Sony FX3 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2019-11-06 | 2021-02-23 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Maestro III | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 47MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 102400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 225 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica L | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 30 | 187 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3.00 inches |
| Display resolution | 2,100k dot | 1,440k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1800s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/40000s | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 @ 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 835g (1.84 pounds) | 716g (1.58 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 85 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3900 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 shots | 600 shots |
| Form 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 feature | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
| Retail cost | $5,995 | $3,900 |