Leica SL2vs Nikon Zfc
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Nikon
Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
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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.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
Who should buy what
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- Photographers who want APS-C Z quality in a retro film-camera aesthetic
- Beginners and enthusiasts attracted to tactile dial controls
- Street and travel photographers who want a compact, stylish Z body
- Anyone who wants the Nikon Z system entry point with a distinctive look
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £799 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | 0.39" OLED 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 UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | Nikon Zfc |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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