Leica SL2vs A6100
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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.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the a6100 is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £549 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
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