Leica SL2vs A7 II
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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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact 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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £549 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
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