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Leica SL vs Leica SL2
Leica SL
Typ 601Camera summary
The Leica SL, made by Leica, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Oct. 21, 2015.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.7 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.4 out of 5 stars
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Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Leica SL2, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Leica SL2
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 49 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 400 shots per charge with the included BP-SCL4 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Leica SL2
Camera summary
The Leica SL2, made by Leica, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Nov. 6, 2019.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.7 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Leica SL, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Leica SL
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Leica SL3, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Leica SL3
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 47 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 225 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 370 shots per charge with the included BP-SCL4 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Autofocus specs |
Leica SL | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
No |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 49 | 225 |
Connectivity |
Leica SL | Leica SL2 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 13.4 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 1821.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 88.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Leica SL | Leica SL2 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Leica SL | Leica SL2 |
| AKA | Typ 601 | - |
| announced | Oct. 21, 2015 | Nov. 6, 2019 |
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| brand | Leica | Leica |
| msrp | $0.00 | $2,729.95 |
| model | Leica SL | Leica SL2 |
| Predecessor model | Leica SL | |
| Successor model | Leica SL2 | Leica SL3 |
Lense |
Leica SL | Leica SL2 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1× | 1× |
| Lens mount | Leica L | Leica L |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 104 | 104 |
Other features |
Leica SL | Leica SL2 |
| GPS | Built-in | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Leica SL | Leica SL2 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | No |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 11.0 fps | 20.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 | 1800 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Leica SL | Leica SL2 |
| Battery life | 400 shots | 370 shots |
| Battery model | BP-SCL4 | BP-SCL4 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Built-in |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 147 x 104 x 39mm | 146 x 107 x 83mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 847 grs | 916 grs |
Screen |
Leica SL | Leica SL2 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Yes |
Sensor |
Leica SL | Leica SL2 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 8368 x 5584 |
| Max native ISO | 50000 | 50000 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24 mm | 36 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 24 | 47 |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Leica SL | Leica SL2 |
| Headphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Max video resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p) | 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 |
Viewfinder |
Leica SL | Leica SL2 |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 4,400k dots | 5,760k dots |