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Leica SL2 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
57
Imaging
79
Features
83
Overall
80
Leica SL2 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Leica SL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Introduced November 2019
  • Earlier Model is Leica SL
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Launched March 2023
Photography Glossary

Leica SL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Leica SL2 versus Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The SL2 was released 4 years earlier than the ZV-E1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SL2 grades vs the ZV-E1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Sony ZV-E1

 SL2 ZV-E1 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kSharper screen (+1063k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Leica SL2

 ZV-E1 SL2 
LaunchedMarch 2023November 2019Fresher by 41 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica SL2 and Sony ZV-E1

 SL2 ZV-E1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica SL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Leica SL2 has got 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 ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SL2 against the ZV-E1.

Leica SL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and ZV-E1 is 57 and 80 respectively.

Leica SL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Leica SL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and ZV-E1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Leica SL2 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SL2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Leica SL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Leica SL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica SL2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica SL2 Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography factors
87
has manual focus
megapixel count great (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
72
has manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica SL2
Street photography with Sony ZV-E1
72
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proof
lighter than average in class (483 grams)
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Leica SL2 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography info
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/40,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
terrible battery power (370 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
72
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (570 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
low max shutter speed