Leica SL2vs Sony FX30
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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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its 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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the sony fx30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating 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, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — |
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