X100Vvs Leica SL2
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
Who should buy what
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the x100v is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
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