Leica SL2 SL2 Black 2022
The full-frame sensor and included 24-70mm f/2.8 lens deliver high-resolution stills with the signature Leica color science and robust all-metal build quality. Its minimalist, fixed-display design prioritizes a direct, distraction-free photographic experience over hybrid video features. This camera is best for dedicated still photographers who value optical precision and a streamlined shooting process above all else.
About This Camera
The full-frame sensor and included 24-70mm f/2.8 lens deliver high-resolution stills with the signature Leica color science and robust all-metal build quality. Its minimalist, fixed-display design prioritizes a direct, distraction-free photographic experience over hybrid video features. This camera is best for dedicated still photographers who value optical precision and a streamlined shooting process above all else.
- Type mirrorless
- Weight g 185
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average build (6th percentile) 6th
- Below average video (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average sensor (26th percentile) 26th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | full-frame |
Build
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica SL2 SL2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 759 | 1053 | 779 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Video | - | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 185 | 609 | 579 | 610 | 1160 | 740 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica SL2 SL2 | 33.6 | 36.3 | 5.7 | 29.1 | 20.9 | 25.5 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 57.2 | 32.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.6 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.1 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 93.4 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.7 | 91 | 89.9 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 96 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.5 | 89.7 | 99.2 | 96 | 98 | 64.7 | 97.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX Compare | 97.3 | 88.5 | 97.4 | 91 | 93.5 | 49.1 | 90.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 84.7 |
Usage Scores
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