Leica SL2vs Sigma fp L
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Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary 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.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
Who should buy what
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Sigma fp L (2021)
- Commercial photographers who want 61MP in the world's smallest full-frame body
- Filmmakers using the fp L as a high-resolution cinema camera
- fp owners who need more resolution for large-format printing
- L-mount photographers who want extreme resolution in an ultra-compact form
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the sigma fp l is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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