• Medium format 1,350.0mm2
  • 37.5 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Medium format 1,350.0mm2
  • 37.5 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400

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Differences

Leica S (Typ 006) advantages over Leica S (Typ 007)

Leica S (Typ 007) advantages over Leica S (Typ 006)

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (DCI) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    125 vs 32 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    3.5 fps vs 1.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Top deck display
    Both provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Pentaprism viewfinder
    Both provide
    Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Leica S2

Leica S (Typ 006)
Leica S2
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • More dots on screen
  • $22995
  • Medium format
Leica S (Typ 007)
Leica S2
  • $19995
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $22995
  • Medium format

Compared to Pentax 645D

Leica S (Typ 006)
Pentax 645D
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • Thinner
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $3599
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Higher effective ISO
Leica S (Typ 007)
Pentax 645D
  • $19995
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $3599
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • More cross-type AF points

Compared to Nikon D800E

Leica S (Typ 006)
Nikon D800E
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $2212
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
Leica S (Typ 007)
Nikon D800E
  • $19995
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $2212
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Lens selection

Compared to Pentax 645Z

Leica S (Typ 006)
Pentax 645Z
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • Thinner
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $4845
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen
Leica S (Typ 007)
Pentax 645Z
  • $19995
  • Medium format
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $4845
  • Medium format
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More cross-type AF points

Compared to Leica S-E (Typ 006)

Leica S (Typ 006)
Leica S-E (Typ 006)
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • $16900
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in GPS
Leica S (Typ 007)
Leica S-E (Typ 006)
  • $19995
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $16900
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
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