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Comparison of Leica SL2-S and Sony Alpha ILCE-A9 II [S]ave

Attribute
Leica SL2-S ×
Sony Alpha ILCE-A9 II ×
General
ModelLeica SL2-SSony Alpha ILCE-A9 II
BrandLeicaSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberSL2-SA9 II
Alternate model number(s)-
  • ilce-9m2
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20202019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)146129
Width (mm)8378
Height (mm)10796
Weight (g)931678
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Sony A9
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)24.624.2
Sensor format35mm35mm
Sensor area (mm²)864847.28
Sensor width (mm)3635.6
Sensor height (mm)2423.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.935.93
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect-+
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 6072 x 4056(24.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2624 x 2624(6.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2656 x 2000(5.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3488 x 2624(9.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3936 x 2216(8.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3 compressed or uncompressed)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)2520
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)180120
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)XAVC S / AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: LPCM / Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountLeica L bayonetSony E
Integrated nd filter--
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
  • 4
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)Fast Hybrid AF: Wide (693 points (phase-detection AF)
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: 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, Approx
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)5,760,0003,686,400
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
Rear display resolution (dots)2,100,0001,440,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-15
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)100,00051,200
Minimum iso (native)50100
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 50 to 100,000AUTO, ISO 100 - 51200, expandable to ISO 50 - 204800
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 (with priority)
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 5001/32000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-field, Center-weighted, Spot1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., Highlight
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Picture Effect: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • manual
  • ttl auto
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeMulti Interface Hot Shoe with Digital Audio Interface, Sync Terminal
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Other memoryBoth slots support UHS-IIDual SD UHS-II
Dual card slots++
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3 compressed or uncompressed)
  • 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
  • ethernet
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wired or via wi-fi/bluetooth
  • ethernet or wi-fi/bluetooth
  • optional via ir
  • usb
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
  • 1000base-t ethernet
  • 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks
  • multi micro-b usb 2.0
  • sync terminal
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • usb-c (usb 3.2 gen 1)
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2520
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-361
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-20
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)-239
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-20
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)-226
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-690
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-500
Battery life, video (minutes)-110
Battery form factorProprietary BP-SCL4Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • np-fz100 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP-SCL4 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • leica photos
  • free downloads of sony imaging edge remote
  • viewer and edit



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