Leica
SL2 2019
Best for Commercial, landscape, video
£4200
list price · used from £699 at Clifton Cameras
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SL2 vs Zf
Quick take: The SL2 has the highest resolution at 47MP; the Zf is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
SL2 — Commercial, Landscape, Video: Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
Zf — Street & Travel Photography: Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Who should buy what
SL2 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Zf (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | SL2Leica · 2019 | ZfNikon · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £2,099Best |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MPBest | 24.5MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 630g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | SD UHS-II + microSD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
SL2
Zf
Portrait
6.5/10
8.4/10
Street
4.6/10
6.5/10
Travel
4.7/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
6.1/10
8.1/10
Filmmaking
6.6/10
7.3/10
Documentary
6.2/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
5.4/10
8.2/10
Landscape
7.0/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
5.8/10
8.3/10
Casual
3.8/10
5.4/10
Food
5.8/10
7.7/10
Macro
5.3/10
7.3/10
Architecture
7.1/10
7.3/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
7.4/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.3/10
Fun & simple
—
4.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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