Leica SL2vs A7R II
Sony
A7R II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Portrait, landscape & studio photography
View A7R II
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, Landscape & Studio Photography — A7R II (2015): The A7R II transformed the A7R series — adding IBIS, 4K video, BSI sensor tech, and phase-detect AF in one generation. A landmark Sony camera.
Who should buy what
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
A7R II (2015)
- Landscape and architecture photographers who want 42MP with IBIS for handheld shooting
- Portrait and studio photographers who need high resolution with improved AF reliability
- Sony FE system users who want a capable high-resolution body at a used price
- A7R I owners who need the stabilisation, 4K, and improved AF the original lacked
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the a7r ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | A7R II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £799 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 42.4MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K/30p (S35 or full-frame), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | 399 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 4.5 stops (first A7R with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~290 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 625g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | A7R II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
More comparisons with Leica SL2
Camera family history