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Comparison of Leica SL2 and Leica SL2-S [S]ave

Attribute
Leica SL2 ×
Leica SL2-S ×
General
ModelLeica SL2Leica SL2-S
BrandLeicaLeica
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberSL2SL2-S
Alternate model number(s)
  • type 2998
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Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20192020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)146146
Width (mm)4283
Height (mm)107107
Weight (g)928931
Waterproof--
PredecessorLeica SL (Typ 601)-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)47.324.6
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)864864
Sensor width (mm)3636
Sensor height (mm)2424
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.35.93
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8368 x 5584(46.7 mp 3:2)
  • 6072 x 4056(24.6 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)2025
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 4992x3744
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)180180
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AAC), MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AC-3)MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AAC), MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AC-3)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountLeica L bayonetLeica L bayonet
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization++
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast-detect AF with depth mapping "Leica Object Detection AF": 225 zones; Spot (can be shifted), Field (can be shifted)Contrast-detect AF with depth mapping "Leica Object Detection AF": 225 zones; Spot (can be shifted), Field (can be shifted)
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 5.76M-dot "EyeRes" OLED, 0.78x magnification (50mm lens at infinity, -1dpt), 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopterEVF: 5.76M-dot "EyeRes" OLED, 0.78x magnification (50mm lens at infinity, -1dpt), 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)5,760,0005,760,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.78-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.78-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23.2
Rear display resolution (dots)2,100,0002,100,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)50,000100,000
Minimum iso (native)5050
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 50 to 50,000Auto, ISO 50 to 100,000
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy 6000 k
  • daylight 5200 k
  • flash 5400 k
  • fluorescent cool 4500 k
  • fluorescent warm 4000 k
  • grey card
  • grey card live view
  • hmi 5600 k
  • manual color temperature 2000k to 11500k
  • shade 7000 k
  • tungsten 3200 k
  • auto
  • cloudy 6000 k
  • daylight 5200 k
  • flash 5400 k
  • fluorescent cool 4500 k
  • fluorescent warm 4000 k
  • grey card
  • grey card live view
  • hmi 5600 k
  • manual color temperature 2000k to 11500k
  • shade 7000 k
  • tungsten 3200 k
Shutter speed range (s)1/40000 - 601/16000 - 500
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-field, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-field, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • manual
  • ttl auto
  • manual
  • ttl auto
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Other memoryBoth slots support UHS-IIBoth slots support UHS-II
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack++
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant--
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wired or via wi-fi/bluetooth
  • wired or via wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm mic/remote and headphone/remote jacks
  • hdmi 2.0b type a
  • multifunctional interface in baseplate for optional handgrip
  • usb 3.1 gen1 type c
  • 3.5mm mic/remote and headphone/remote jacks
  • hdmi 2.0b type a
  • multifunctional interface in baseplate for optional handgrip
  • usb 3.1 gen1 type c
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2025
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)20-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)78-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)370-
Battery form factorProprietary BP-SCL4Proprietary BP-SCL4
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP-SCL4 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-SCL4 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • leica photos
  • leica photos
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFull-metal housing made of aluminum and magnesium, leatherette, cover-



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