Leica SL2vs Sony A7R V
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Sony
Sony A7R V (2022)
Starting from £3899 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial
View Sony A7R V
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 — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
Who should buy what
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Sony A7R V (2022)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need 61MP files
- Landscape photographers who want extraordinary detail in large prints
- A7R IV owners upgrading to AI-based autofocus and a better EVF
- Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Sony offers
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the sony a7r v is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | Sony A7R V |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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