Leica SL2-S

Leica SL2-S is Leica's Pro Mirrorless camera first released on December of 2020. The camera has a 24MP, CMOS Full frame sized sensor and has a peak resolution of 6000 x 4000.

The SL2-S is positioned #34 out of 70 in Pro Mirrorless cameras and all-around #54 out of 1465 for cameras in our collection. You can test our Smart camera finder to get camera listings based on your personalized factors.

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The Leica SL2-S comes with a history of related cameras. Down below, you can take a look at all earlier and most recent models along with main features.

You can check the SL2-S from several angles in the gallery here.

Below is a list of positives and negatives of the Leica SL2-S based on features which are typically seen as useful in a camera.

The spec of the sensor on the Leica SL2-S is 36mm x 24mm (Full frame). The 864 mm² sensor has the capability to resolve 6000 x 4000 pixels and aspect ratios of 3:2. The camera boasts Image Stabilization (Sensor based). Optical stabilization is more effective than digital stabilization since the latter may cause cropping.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 24 megapixels and has a native ISO range of 100 to 50000. This ISO can also be extended electronically to a low of 50. RAW files are saved so you have wider room to maneuver in post.

Leica chose to skip the anti-alias filter with the Leica SL2-S. This will result in more clear pictures but may create moire in certain conditions.

The picture underneath shows the SL2-S's sensor dimensions in comparison to other common sizes. The SL2-S sensor comes with a crop factor of 1 and is shown in green.

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To get an idea of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.

Leica SL2-S is 2.05 pounds (931 grams / 32.84 oz) and features external dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3"). The weight of general Pro Mirrorless camera is 722 grams and the Leica SL2-S is heavier in comparison with various rivals.

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Down below is a shot of the Leica SL2-S besides a softdrink so you're able to have a feel for its scale.

The top view just below will highlight the button layout on the SL2-S.

The SL2-S works with the Leica L mount and has 52 lenses available for purchase. Below is a small number of the lenses we have in our database which will fit the SL2-S.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN35mmf/2.0 325g

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art85mmf/1.4630g

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Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art14mmf/1.81170g

Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.850mmf/1.8 300g

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH50mmf/2740g

Panasonic Lumix S 35mm F1.835mmf/1.8295g

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Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN Art35mmf/1.4645g

The SL2-S has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• Bluetooth Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras that incorporate NFC and Bluetooth support are able to be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You can send pictures and usually change camera settings without the hassle of connecting physically to the camera.

Several applications even enable a Liveview and press the shutter when you aren't close to the camera. If the camera features a HDMI out, it can easily be connected to an external monitor. Most cameras enable you to charge the battery through the USB socket.

The highest video quality on the Leica SL2-S is 4096 x 2160 and it can shoot in MPEG-4 and H.264 format. 2160p gives an excellent quality for video recording. You will be able to crop to Full HD to get clearer results. Be wary of the massive file sizes and make sure you have got high quality SD cards that have fast write speed. The camera does feature both headphone and mic socket making it extremely useful while capturing audio.

Leica SL2-S features weather sealing making it a very good selection to use during rough environments. This can be especially beneficial if you are not sure about the conditions you might face during outdoor photography.

The Leica SL2-S has a 3.2 inch fixed display screen supporting a resolution of 2,100 thousand dots.

Moreover the display screen is touch friendly so you will be able to shift focus points as well as adjust settings using your finger. The SL2-S also has a builtin Top display so that you can quickly checkout the camera's settings.

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The ViewFinder details regarding Leica SL2-S are as follows:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• ViewFinder Resolution 5,760 thousand dots
• ViewFinder Coverage 100%
• ViewFinder Magnification 0.78x

In those sunny outdoor conditions which make the camera screens washed out and challenging to view, viewfinders can be particularly helpful.

Leica SL2-S has the capability to shoot continuously at 20.0 frames per second. The maximum shutter speed is 1/8000s. The camera also features silent electronic shutter of 1/16000s. Keep in mind that the electronic shutter could result in "rolling shutter" in certain lighting conditions.

Leica SL2-S boasts external flash ability but with missing in-built flash. The maximum flash sync is 1/250s.

Leica SL2-S boasts just Contrast Detect Auto Focus and is missing Phase Detect Auto Focus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more snappier & accurate in comparison with Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera has Face detect which can be helpful for people photography.

The AF system has 225 focus points to choose from. Leica SL2-S has touch to focus. You can use your fingers to adjust where you focus. It also boasts Tracking Auto Focus for objects that move. Leica SL2-S has got manual focus when required during low light occasions or you require more precise focus control.

The battery power (BP-SCL4) for the Leica SL2-S is fashioned to last for 510 images as per the CIPA measurements which is higher than the usual ın comparison with its class. The typical Pro Mirrorless camera battery life is 460. Olympus E-M1X comes with the highest (870) battery life within this kind of cameras.

Following is a listing of Pro Mirrorless cameras that come with the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus E-M1X
SL2-S vs E-M1X870 yesnoyes

Fujifilm GFX 100
SL2-S vs Fujifilm GFX 100800 yesnoyes

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Canon R3
SL2-S vs R3760 yesnoyes

Nikon Z9
SL2-S vs Z9740 yesnoyes

Leica M11
SL2-S vs M11700 yesnono

The following bar chart presents a overview of the Leica SL2-S for specific kinds of photography. To look at more, browse to the specific section underneath.

The Leica SL2-S has a score of 86 which is outstanding, and means the camera is a outstanding fit for portrait photography. Photographing portrait photos leans greatly towards sensor resolution, support for RAW photos along with the option to use external flash.

Having a very good points tally of 66, the Leica SL2-S is a good option to buy for street photography. A decent street photography camera features a perfect balance of picture quality and portability.

A impressive sports photography points total of 83 means the Leica SL2-S is a fantastic option for photographing sports. A camera really should have great tracking plus fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Size is extremely crucial in picking a camera for travel. Overall, the Leica SL2-S gets a very good 65 for a travelling camera which makes it a very decent fit to purchase for your holidays.

If you find yourself planning to buy a digital camera for landscape pictures, the most essential factor will no doubt be image quality. The Leica SL2-S at it's awesome rating of 86 for a landscape camera is a great pick within the current marketplace.

A vlogging camera really should have a articulating display screen, microphone port and ideally IBIS. Considering all the details, the Leica SL2-S is not very good as a vlog camera as it receives a low score of 32.

If you are looking for replacements to the SL2-S, here is a range of the top ranked cameras that fall into the category of Pro Mirrorless.

The line chart listed below offers you an overview of the SL2-S vs it's top rated competitors shown above.

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