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Comparison of Leica SL2-S and Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A7S ×
Leica SL2-S ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A7SLeica SL2-S
BrandSonyLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberA7SSL2-S
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-7s
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Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)127146
Width (mm)4883
Height (mm)94107
Weight (g)507931
Waterproof--
SuccessorSony A7S-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)12.224.6
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)847.28864
Sensor width (mm)35.636
Sensor height (mm)23.824
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)8.45.93
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score87-
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.9-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.2-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)3,702-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2128 x 1200(2.6 mp other)
  • 2128 x 1416(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2768 x 1560(4.3 mp other)
  • 2768 x 1848(5.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4240 x 2384(10.1 mp 16:9)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 6072 x 4056(24.6 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)525
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)120180
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC-S, AVCHD 2.0, MP4 with stereo soundMP4: 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 type25-point contrast-detect AF: Wide (25 points), Center-weighted, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), ZoneContrast-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: 0.5-inch (1.30cm) 2.4M-dot XGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, -4.0 to +3.0 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)2,359,2965,760,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.71-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.71-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)921,6002,100,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)13-
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)102,400100,000
Minimum iso (native)10050
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 102,400, expandable to 50 - 409,600Auto, ISO 50 to 100,000
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 - 301/16000 - 500
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 modesScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
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 shoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Other memory-Both 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
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via usb or wi-fi
  • yes
  • wired or via wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • multi micro usb connector
  • stereo headphone jack (3.5mm)
  • stereo microphone jack (3.5mm)
  • 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)0.53-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.57-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.52-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)525
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)62-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)39-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)28-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.18-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.13-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.183s-
Startup time (s)2-
Play -> record time (s)0.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)320-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FW50Proprietary BP-SCL4
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x Proprietary NP-FW50 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
Miscellaneous
Notes and features720p (1,280 x 720 pixel) video can be recorded at 120fps with an APS-C sensor crop.Can't record 4K video internally-



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