Leica SL2vs Z50
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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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Who should buy what
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the z50 is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £499 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
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