Leica SL2-S Black 2021
The 24MP BSI sensor and 25 fps electronic shutter provide fast full-frame capture with a 4GB buffer for sustained bursts. The bundled 24-70 f/2.8 lens and weather-sealed body deliver a durable, all-purpose kit with Leica’s distinct build quality. This camera suits event and documentary photographers who prioritize robust construction and a constant-aperture zoom over dedicated video features.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.6MP full-frame
AF Points 225 pts
Burst 9 fps
Video 4K
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 259 g
49 Overall Score
Price $7,080
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong build (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong af (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.6 MP |
| ISO Range | 50 |
| Processor | Maestro III |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 225 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 9 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 25 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | No |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica SL2-S | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 225 | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | 9 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 259 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica SL2-S | 77.1 | 96.9 | 89.1 | 75.6 | 47.8 | 53.1 | 44.7 | 50.8 | 14.4 | 25.5 | 82.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 85.9 | 94.3 | 92.5 | 98 | 57.1 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.7 | 92.2 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.3 | 89.9 | 98.5 | 67.1 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.7 | 96.9 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.7 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 81 | 92.7 | 86.9 | 92.9 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.6 | 99.5 | 96 | 98.5 | 63.3 | 97.1 | 81 | 92.7 | 92.2 | 82.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.9 | 97.4 | 94.8 | 96.7 | 54.5 | 88.5 | 81 | 92.7 | 77.1 | 95.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $7,080
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Usage Scores
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