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Comparison of Leica SL2 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R III [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7R III ×
Leica SL2 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A7R IIILeica SL2
BrandSonyLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberA7R IIISL2
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-7rm3
  • type 2998
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20172019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)127146
Width (mm)7442
Height (mm)96107
Weight (g)657928
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony A7R IILeica SL (Typ 601)
SuccessorSony A7R IV-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)42.447.3
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)861.6864
Sensor width (mm)35.936
Sensor height (mm)2424
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.514.3
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+-
Dxo sensor score100-
Dxo color depth score (bit)26-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.7-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)3,523-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2592 x 1456(3.8 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 5168 x 2912(15.0 mp other)
  • 5168 x 2912(15.0 mp other)
  • 5168 x 3448(17.8 mp 3:2)
  • 5168 x 3448(17.8 mp 3:2)
  • 7952 x 4472(35.6 mp 16:9)
  • 7952 x 5304(42.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8368 x 5584(46.7 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.920
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 4992x3744
Movie max framerate (fps)120180
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoMP4: 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 mountSony ELeica L bayonet
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFast Hybrid 4D AF with 399 focal plane phase-detect points and 425 contrast-detect AF pointsContrast-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: 1.3 cm (0.5 type) 3,686K-dot Quad VGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0m-1 diopter, ApproxEVF: 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)3,686,4005,760,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.780.78
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.780.78
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)1,440,0002,100,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)32,00050,000
Minimum iso (native)10050
Iso settingsAUTO (ISO 100-12800; selectable lower limit and upper limit), ISO 100 - 32000, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
  • 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)1/8000 - 301/40000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-field, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes3 Custom Settings; HDR: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step)-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
  • manual
  • ttl auto
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot Shoe, Sync TerminalHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Other memorySlot1:SD UHS-II; 2:MS/SD UHS-IBoth slots support UHS-II
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • 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 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional via rm-vpr1
  • usb or wi-fi
  • wired or via wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • microphone and headphone jacks
  • multi-terminal micro usb (with remote support)
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • usb-c (usb 3.1 gen 1)
  • 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
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.920
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)82100
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.220
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)3078
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.1-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)30-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.25-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Shutter lag (notes)Silent Shooting Mode: Full AF lag = 0.368s, Manual focus = 0.258s, Prefocus = 0.123s-
Startup time (s)1.7-
Play -> record time (s)1.4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)650370
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)530-
Battery life, video (minutes)100-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BP-SCL4
Usable battery types
  • np-fz100 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 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
  • capture one express (for sony) free download
  • leica photos
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Full-metal housing made of aluminum and magnesium, leatherette, cover



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