Leica SL Typ 601 vs Leica S2

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      Specifications

      General Leica SL Typ 601 Leica S2
      BrandLeicaLeica
      ModelSL Typ 601S2
      Successor ModelLeica SL2
      MSRP$7450
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica SL Typ 601 Leica S2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMedium format
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm45 x 30 mm
      Effective Pixels24 Megapixel38 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range50 - 50,00080 - 1,250
      Photo Leica SL Typ 601 Leica S2
      ProcessorMaestro II
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40007500 x 5000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG
      Bit Depth14-Bit16-bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, Fluorescent Warm, Fluorescent Cool, Flash, Manual, Color
      Focus Leica SL Typ 601 Leica S2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF, Touch AF & Shutter
      Number of Focus Points49
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Leica SL Typ 601 Leica S2
      Lens MountLeica LLeica S
      Crop Factor1x0.79x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica SL Typ 601 Leica S2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Leica SL Typ 601 Leica S2
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.86x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.80x0.86x
      Viewfinder Resolution4,400k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Leica SL Typ 601 Leica S2
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec32 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps1.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24 MP for up to 33 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Leica SL Typ 601 Leica S2
      Built-in Flash
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLNo
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Leica SL Typ 601 Leica S2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityManual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Program
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Leica SL Typ 601 Leica S2
      DxO Low Light ISO1821824
      DxO Color Depth25.023.9
      DxO Dynamic Range13.412.2
      DxO Overall Score8876
      Video Leica SL Typ 601 Leica S2
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Leica SL Typ 601 Leica S2
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Leica SL Typ 601 Leica S2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone or shutter release cable)
      Environmental Leica SL Typ 601 Leica S2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32-113°F/0-45°C
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature:
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Leica SL Typ 601 Leica S2
      Dimensions147 x 104 x 39 mm (5.79 x 4.09 x 1.54")160 x 120 x 81 mm (6.3 x 4.72 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)847 g (1.87 lb / 29.88 oz)1410 g (3.11 lb / 49.74 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)14.25 x 10.05 x 7.9"13.8 x 7.5 x 9.7"
      Package Weight5.53 lb
      Power and Storage Leica SL Typ 601 Leica S2
      Battery PackBP-SCL4
      Battery Life400 shots1000 shots
      Internal Storage2 GB
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Leica SL Typ 601 Leica S2
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secs
      Orientation Sensor


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