Leica
SL2 2019
Best for Commercial, landscape, video
£4200
list price · used from £699 at Clifton Cameras
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SL2 vs Sony FX5
Quick take: The SL2 has the highest resolution at 47MP; the SL2 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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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.
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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | SL2Leica · 2019 | Sony FX5Sony · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200Best | £4,699 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MPBest | 16.6MP |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | 5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | AI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | IBIS with Dynamic Active Mode |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA)Best | ~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | 734g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | Optional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | Fully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm) |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
Sony FX5
Portrait
6.5/10
6.9/10
Street
4.6/10
5.3/10
Travel
4.8/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
6.1/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
6.6/10
8.7/10
Documentary
6.2/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
5.4/10
6.8/10
Landscape
7.0/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
5.8/10
6.8/10
Casual
3.7/10
5.1/10
Food
5.8/10
7.4/10
Macro
5.3/10
5.2/10
Architecture
7.1/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
6.7/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.1/10
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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