Leica SL2vs A7R IV
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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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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 IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the a7r iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.0" tilting 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 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
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