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Leica SL2vs RX100 VI

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Leica Leica SL2 Leica Leica SL2 (2019) Starting from £4200 new Best for Commercial, landscape, video View Leica SL2
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Sony RX100 VI Sony RX100 VI (2018) Starting from £700 new Best for Travel & Vlogging View RX100 VI

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.

Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.

↓ Full specifications below

Leica SL2 (2019)

  • Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
  • Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability

RX100 VI (2018)

  • Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
  • Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
  • Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
  • Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option

Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Leica SL2 (2019)RX100 VI (2018)
Price £4,200 £700
Sensor Full-frame CMOS 35mm 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS
Resolution 47.3MP 20.1MP
Video 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate 20fps 24fps
Battery Life 370 shots (CIPA) ~240 shots (CIPA)
Weight 835g (body only) 301g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots
Screen 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots
Mount Leica L-Mount Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
Memory Cards 2× SD UHS-II Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre Leica SL2RX100 VI
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Landscape
9.0
6.5
Architecture
9.0
Street
7.0
8.5
Wedding & Events
8.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
8.5
Casual
8.5
Wildlife
7.5
Sports & Action
7.5

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