Leica SL (Typ 601) vs Leica SL2 Comparison
Let’s compare the Leica SL (Typ 601) vs Leica SL2.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Leica SL (Typ 601) and Leica SL2. Both cameras have 35mm sensors but Leica SL (Typ 601) has a 24.2 MP and Leica SL2 has a 47.3 MP resolution.
| Leica SL (Typ 601) | Leica SL2 | |
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| Sensor and Camera Features | ||
| Brand | Leica | Leica |
| Megapixels | 24.2 | 47.3 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | 35mm | 35mm |
| SLR Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Crop Factor | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| AA Filter | None | None |
| Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2) | 8368 x 5584 (46.7 MP, 3:2) |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Native ISO | Min 50 - Max 50000 | Min 50 - Max 50000 |
| Full ISO Settings | Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000 | Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000 |
| Startup Time | 1.1 seconds | |
| AF System and Shooting | ||
| Auto Focus Type | 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 | Contrast-detect AF with depth mapping "Leica Object Detection AF": 225 zones; Spot (can be shifted), Field (can be shifted), Multi-Field, Zone, Face detection, object Tracking, optional Touch AF; Smart AF (autonomously selects AFs and AFc), AFs (picture taken only after successful focusing), AFc (picture can be taken at any time), AF setting can be saved |
| Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000 | Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000 |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/16000 - 60 sec | 1/40000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| JPEG Buffer Size | Unlimited | 100 |
| AW Buffer Size | 33 | 78 |
| Screen/viewfinder | ||
| LCD | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| LCD Resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 2,100,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | No | No |
| Selfie Screen | No | No |
| Top Deck Display | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type | 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 | EVF: 5.76M-dot "EyeRes" OLED, 0.78x magnification (50mm lens at infinity, -1dpt), 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, 120 fps, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
| Video Features | ||
| Video Resolution | 4096x2160 (24p) | 4992x3744 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Video File Format | H.264: MOV with 48KHz 16-bit LPCM stereo audio, or MP4 format with 256Kbps 16-bit AAC stereo audio | MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AAC), MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AC-3) |
| Memory Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual Card Slot | Yes | Yes |
| SD UHS Support | Slot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-I | Both slots support UHS-II |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Flash and Internal Connections | ||
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Internal connections | 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 | USB 3.1 Gen1 Type C, HDMI 2.0b Type A; 3.5mm mic/remote and headphone/remote jacks; Multifunctional interface in baseplate for optional handgrip |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS | Yes | No |
| USB Type | USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| Physical | ||
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 400 shots | |
| Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Weight | 29.9 oz (847 g) includes batteries | 32.7 oz (928 g) includes batteries |
| Size | 5.8 x 4.1 x 1.5 in. (147 x 104 x 39 mm) | 5.7 x 4.2 x 1.7 in. (146 x 107 x 42 mm) |
| Price | ||
| Price | Buy starting from $5,995.00 |
Buy starting from $5,995.00 |
| Release Date | 2015-11-20 | 2019-11-21 |