Leica SL2vs D6
Nikon
D6 (2020)
Starting from £3200 new
Best for Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography — D6 (2020): Nikon's final and finest DSLR — the D6 brought 105 all-cross-type AF points, 14fps, and built-in LAN to the F mount. The last word in optical viewfinder photography.
Who should buy what
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
D6 (2020)
- Sports, wildlife, and press photographers who prefer an optical viewfinder
- Professional Nikon shooters with a substantial F-mount lens collection
- Photojournalists who need built-in LAN for wire transmission
- Nikon system professionals seeking a used flagship at under-new-price value
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the d6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | D6 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £3,200 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K UHD 30fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Multi-CAM 3500FX III — 105 AF points, all cross-type |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | — |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 14fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~3580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 1450g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 160 × 163.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Ethernet (built-in), USB 3.1 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | D6 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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