First introduced in October, 2015,
Leica SL is a 24 MP
Mirrorless with a Full frame
(36 x 24 mm) sized CMOS sensor.
Leica
replaced SL with
Leica SL2.
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Compare Leica SL with Leica SL2
Proc and Cons of Leica SL
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Leica SL with competitors in pro mirrorless cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
4096 x 2160 (4K) Max Video Resolution |
AF Face Detection |
24MP High Resolution Sensor |
1040k dots Screen Resolution |
1/8000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Exposure Mode |
Microphone Port |
Environmental Sealing |
4400k dot Viewfinder Resolution |
2 Storage Slots |
Focus Bracketing |
Touch Screen |
External Flash |
RAW Support |
50000 Max Native ISO |
11.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Manual Focus |
UHS-II Memory Card Support |
Headphone Port |
Timelapse Recording |
49 Focus Points |
Flash Sync Port |
Remote Control with a Smartphone |
No Bluetooth |
No Image Stabilization |
Low Battery Life: 400 shots |
No Articulating Screen |
Weight: 847g |
Leica SL has an Overall Score of 84/100
and ranked #33 out of 214
in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #40
out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Leica SL
Leica SL weighs 847g and has external dimensions
of 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.79 x 4.09 x 1.54"). Considering that the average weight
of Pro Mirrorless cameras is 691g,
Leica SL
is 156 grams more than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Weight Comparison
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Leica SL
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Thickness Comparison
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Leica SL
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Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
SL |
Dimensions |
SL |
|
Leica M Typ 240
|
680 g
|
847 g
|
139 x 80 x 42 mm
|
147 x 104 x 39 mm
|
|
Leica Q
|
640 g
|
847 g
|
130 x 80 x 93 mm
|
147 x 104 x 39 mm
|
|
Sony A7R II
|
625 g
|
847 g
|
127 x 96 x 60 mm
|
147 x 104 x 39 mm
|
|
Hasselblad X1D
|
725 g
|
847 g
|
150 x 98 x 71 mm
|
147 x 104 x 39 mm
|
|
Leica M10
|
660 g
|
847 g
|
139 x 39 x 80 mm
|
147 x 104 x 39 mm
|
|
Sony A7 II
|
599 g
|
847 g
|
127 x 96 x 60 mm
|
147 x 104 x 39 mm
|
|
Nikon D5
|
1415 g
|
847 g
|
160 x 158.5 x 92 mm
|
147 x 104 x 39 mm
|
|
Sony A9
|
673 g
|
847 g
|
127 x 96 x 63 mm
|
147 x 104 x 39 mm
|
Specifications of Leica SL
General |
Brand |
Leica
|
Model |
SL |
Announced |
October, 2015 |
Body Type |
SLR-style mirrorless |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
Leica L |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
1 |
Number of Lenses |
29 |
Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
Screen |
Screen Size |
3" |
Screen Type |
Fixed |
Screen Resolution |
1040k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Viewfinder Resolution |
4400 |
Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.8 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
49 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/60 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/8000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
11.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
Flash Modes |
no built-in flash |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
± EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
Full frame |
Sensor Type |
CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
- mm |
Sensor Area |
0.0 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
24 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
Max Native ISO |
50000 |
Min Native ISO |
50 |
Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
4096 x 2160 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4 |
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
Built-In |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
400 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
BP-SCL4 |
Physical |
Weight |
847 g |
Physical Dimensions |
147 x 104 x 39 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) |
Storage Slots |
2 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|