Leica SL2vs A1 II
Sony
A1 II (2025)
Starting from £6500 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
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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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work — A1 II (2025): The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
Who should buy what
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
A1 II (2025)
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
Quick take: The a1 ii has the highest resolution at 50mp; the leica sl2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | A1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £6,500 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 50.1MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 743g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | A1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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