Leica
SL2 2019
Best for Commercial, landscape, video
£4200
list price · used from £699 at Clifton Cameras
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SL2 vs A6400
Quick take: The SL2 has the highest resolution at 47MP; the A6400 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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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.
A6400 — Content Creation & Vlogging: The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
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
A6400 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | SL2Leica · 2019 | A6400Sony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £749Best |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 47.3MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 403g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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
A6400
Portrait
6.5/10
6.7/10
Street
4.6/10
7.3/10
Travel
4.7/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
6.1/10
5.6/10
Filmmaking
6.6/10
5.1/10
Documentary
6.2/10
6.1/10
Sports & Action
5.4/10
6.9/10
Landscape
7.0/10
5.6/10
Wildlife
5.8/10
7.4/10
Casual
3.8/10
5.8/10
Food
5.8/10
6.1/10
Macro
5.3/10
5.2/10
Architecture
7.1/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
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5.8/10
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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