Leica SL2vs A7 V
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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.
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this 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
A7 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the a7 v is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
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