Leica SL2vs A6700
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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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
Who should buy what
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the a6700 is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £999 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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