Leica
SL2 2019
Best for Commercial, landscape, video
£4200
list price · used from £699 at Clifton Cameras
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SL2 vs A7C II
Quick take: The SL2 has the highest resolution at 47MP; the A7C II 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.
A7C II — Full-Frame Hybrid: Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | SL2Leica · 2019 | A7C IISony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £1,799Best |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MPBest | 33.0MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 514g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| 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" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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
A7C II
Portrait
6.5/10
8.3/10
Street
4.6/10
7.9/10
Travel
4.7/10
7.2/10
Wedding & Events
6.1/10
7.1/10
Filmmaking
6.6/10
7.1/10
Documentary
6.2/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
5.4/10
7.3/10
Landscape
7.0/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
5.8/10
8.0/10
Casual
3.8/10
5.9/10
Food
5.8/10
8.0/10
Macro
5.3/10
7.7/10
Architecture
7.1/10
7.0/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
7.4/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.8/10
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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