Sony A68 vs Leica SL2

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Sony A68 vs Leica SL2

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Sony A68 Review.

35mm 864.0mm²
47.3 megapixels
ISO 50 - 50,000

Go in depth with our full Leica SL2 Review.
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Differences

Sony A68 advantages over Leica SL2

Less expensive
$598 vs $4900
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

580 vs 370 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Leica SL2 advantages over Sony A68

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Shoot 4K video
5K vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Thinner
42 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
4 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.78x vs 0.57x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
47.3 vs 24.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/40000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
50000 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance

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Review Excerpt

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We haven’t finished our review of the Leica SL2, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Leica SL2 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Canon T6s

Sony A68

Canon T6s

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$619
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A68 vs Canon T6s

Leica SL2

Canon T6s

$6263
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$619
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica SL2 vs Canon T6s

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Sony A68

Pentax K-3 II

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$830
APS-C

Lens selection
High resolution composite

Compare Sony A68 vs Pentax K-3 II

Leica SL2

Pentax K-3 II

$6263
35mm

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$830
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

Compare Leica SL2 vs Pentax K-3 II

Compared to Canon 77D

Sony A68

Canon 77D

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$550
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A68 vs Canon 77D

Leica SL2

Canon 77D

$6263
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica SL2 vs Canon 77D

Compared to Leica M10-R

Sony A68

Leica M10-R

$598
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$8295
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A68 vs Leica M10-R

Leica SL2

Leica M10-R

$6263
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$8295
35mm

Bigger pixels
Lighter weight

Compare Leica SL2 vs Leica M10-R

Compared to Sony A1

Sony A68

Sony A1

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$6499
35mm

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony A68 vs Sony A1

Leica SL2

Sony A1

$6263
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

$6499
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica SL2 vs Sony A1

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