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. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models: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.
| Pros |
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| 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 |
| Cons |
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| No Bluetooth |
| No Image Stabilization |
| Low Battery Life: 400 shots |
| No Articulating Screen |
| Weight: 847g |
| Type Scores |
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Leica SL has an Overall Score of 84/100 and ranked #33 out of 214 in Mirrorless cameras, and ranked #39 out of 1222 in all cameras.
Here is the front and top view image of Leica SL with the dimensions:
| Model | Weight | SL | Dimensions | SL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Leica M Typ 240 | 680 g | 847 g | 139 x 80 x 42 mm | 147 x 104 x 39 mm |
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Leica Q | 640 g | 847 g | 130 x 80 x 93 mm | 147 x 104 x 39 mm |
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Sony A7R II | 625 g | 847 g | 127 x 96 x 60 mm | 147 x 104 x 39 mm |
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Hasselblad X1D | 725 g | 847 g | 150 x 98 x 71 mm | 147 x 104 x 39 mm |
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Leica M10 | 660 g | 847 g | 139 x 39 x 80 mm | 147 x 104 x 39 mm |
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Sony A7 II | 599 g | 847 g | 127 x 96 x 60 mm | 147 x 104 x 39 mm |
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Nikon D5 | 1415 g | 847 g | 160 x 158.5 x 92 mm | 147 x 104 x 39 mm |
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Sony A9 | 673 g | 847 g | 127 x 96 x 63 mm | 147 x 104 x 39 mm |
| 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 | |
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
102MP | Medium format BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm G mount
50MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Sony E mount
24MP | Full frame CMOS | Leica L mount
46MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Nikon Z mount
25MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Nikon Z mount
24MP | Full frame CMOS | Leica L mount
12MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Sony E mount
45MP | Full frame CMOS | Canon RF mount
20MP | Full frame CMOS | Canon RF mount
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
20MP | Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds mount
61MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Leica L mount
102MP | Medium format BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm G mount
26MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
50MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Sony E mount
24MP | Full frame CMOS | Leica L mount
26MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm X mount
25MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Nikon Z mount
24MP | APS-C CMOS | Canon EF-M mount
