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Leica SL2
SL (Typ 601) vs SL2 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | S (Typ 007) | SL (Typ 601) |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $24500.00 | $7449.99 |
| Street Price: | $19,995.00 | $3,801.98 |
| Date Available: | 2015-03-15 | 2015-11-20 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
44.4 oz
(1,260 g)
includes batteries |
29.9 oz
(847 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
6.3 x
4.7 x
3.1 in. (160 x 120 x 80 mm) |
5.8 x
4.1 x
1.5 in. (147 x 104 x 39 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 37.5 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | Medium format | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 1350mm2 (45.00mm x 30.00mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.00 microns | 6.00 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 0.8x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 88 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 25.0 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.4 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,821 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: | 7500 x 5000 (37.5 MP, 3:2) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic | JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.5 | 10.6 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
4096x2160 (24p)
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) |
4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (motion JPEG) | H.264: MOV with 48KHz 16-bit LPCM stereo audio, or MP4 format with 256Kbps 16-bit AAC stereo audio |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Leica S bayonet | Leica L bayonet |
| Lens: | n/a | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Focal Length (actual): | ||
| Zoom Ratio: | ||
| Aperture Range: | ||
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: | ||
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Phase-detect TTL with central cross-hair sensor: Choice of AFs (single) = Sharpness priority, AFc (continuous) = Shutter release priority, MF (manual), Manual override of automatic setting possible at any time; Contrast detect AF during live view at any point in image | Contrast-detect AF: 49 or 37 zones; Point, Field, Zone (9 Fields); Static, Dynamic (tracking), Auto (face detection); AF-S (focus priority), AF-C (shutter priority), MF, Touch-AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | High eyepoint pentaprism viewfinder, 98% coverage, 0.87x magnification, -3 to +1 diopter correction, interchangeable focusing screen, ground glass screen with microprism ring and split image (standard) | EVF: 0.66-inch, 4.4M-dot SXGA+ LCD, 0.80x magnification (50mm lens at infinity, -1dpt), 100% coverage, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 4,400,000 dots (1,470,000 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 1.09x | 0.80x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.87x | 0.80x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 50000 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 50 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 | Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, HMI, Fluorescent warm, Fluorescent cool, Flash, Grey card (determined from image), Grey card Live View, Color temperature (Kelvin) | Auto, Daylight 5200 K, Cloudy 6000 K, Shade 7000 K, Tungsten 3200 K, HMI 5600 K, Fluorescent warm 4000 K, Fluorescent cool 4500 K, Flash 5400 K, Greycard (custom), Manual color temperature 2000K to 11500K |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 125 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-segment (5 fields), Center-weighted, Spot (3.5% of image frame) | Multi-field, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | ||
| Self Timer: | 2, 12 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | TTL pre-flash metering, with automatic transmission and consideration of sensitivity and set/controlled lens aperture, all exposure modes available, automatic adaptation of flash light component to available light; First or second curtain sync | TTL Auto, Manual |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/125 or 1/1000 depending on lens (shutter type) | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot Shoe, X-Sync terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-II | |
| Other Memory: | Dual SD + CF (UDMA7) | Slot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-I |
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic | .DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (motion JPEG) | H.264: MOV with 48KHz 16-bit LPCM stereo audio, or MP4 format with 256Kbps 16-bit AAC stereo audio |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Cabled or Wi-Fi | Wired or via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI Type C, X-sync, 7-pin LEMO socket for remote accessories, contact strip for multi-function hand grip, audio in (3.5 mm jack) and audio out (3.5 mm jack) with audio adapter S (supplied with the camera) | USB 3.0 Micro Type B port; HDMI Type A port; Multi Connector supports adapter for 3.5mm mic and headphone jacks or a cable release; X-Sync socket; Multifunctional interface in baseplate for optional handgrip |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.37 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.37 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.5 | 10.6 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.5 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 33 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.5 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 32 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.18 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.061 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.046 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.1 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 400 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 400 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary 7.4V, 2850mAh | Proprietary 8.4V, 1860mAh |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x 7.4V, 2850mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Leica Image Shuttle, downloadable from the Leica owners’ area after product registration | Remote Control (USB): Leica Image Shuttle SL; Remote Control (Wi-Fi): Leica SL app (Android/iOS) |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Leica CMOS sensor and Leica Maestro II image processor, 3.5fps burst speed, Live View mode, 4K and FHD video | |
