Leica SL2vs Z50 II
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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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
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 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the z50 ii 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 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £899 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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