Leica SL2-S vs Leica S2

General	Leica SL2-S	Leica S2
Brand	Leica	Leica
Model	SL2-S	S2
MSRP	$4895
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Video Capture

Sensor	Leica SL2-S	Leica S2
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CCD
Sensor Size	Full Frame	Medium format
Sensor Dimensions	36 x 24 mm	45 x 30 mm
Effective Pixels	24.6 Megapixel	38 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 50,000	80 - 1,250
Boosted ISO Range	50 - 50,000

Photo	Leica SL2-S	Leica S2
Processor	Maestro III
Max Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	7500 x 5000
Image Aspect Ratios	3:2	3:2
Image File Format	DNG, JPEG
Bit Depth	14-Bit	16-bit
Color Space	Picture: sRGB Video: Rec. 709/Rec. 2020 (HLG/L-Log)
Timelapse Recording
White Balance	Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Halogen, Shade, Tungsten, White Balance Adjustment	Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, Fluorescent Warm, Fluorescent Cool, Flash, Manual, Color

Focus	Leica SL2-S	Leica S2
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View	Single Continuous
Lens Servo	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Number of Focus Points	225
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 SL2-S	Leica S2
Lens Mount	Leica L	Leica S
Crop Factor	1x	0.79x
Image Stabilization	5-Axis Sensor Shift
Image Stabilization Compensation	5.5 stops
Digital Image Stabilization

Screen	Leica SL2-S	Leica S2
Screen Type	Fixed	Fixed
Screen Technology	TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size	3.2"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	2,100k dot	460k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Leica SL2-S	Leica S2
Viewfinder	Electronic (OLED)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	96%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.78x	0.86x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.78x	0.86x
Viewfinder Resolution	5,760k dot
Viewfinder Eyepoint	21 mm
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +2

Shutter	Leica SL2-S	Leica S2
Shutter Type	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
Min Shutter Speed	1800 sec	32 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/8000 sec	1/4000 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)	1/16000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	9.0 fps
Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)	25.0 fps
Max Continuous Shooting	25.0 fps	1.5 fps
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer	Mechanical Shutter Up to 9 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 5 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 2 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 25 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)

Flash	Leica SL2-S	Leica S2
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250 sec
Flash Compensation	-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	TTL	No
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe, PC Terminal

Exposure	Leica SL2-S	Leica S2
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority	Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Program
Exposure Compensation	±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments)

DXO	Leica SL2-S	Leica S2
DxO Low Light ISO		824
DxO Color Depth		23.9
DxO Dynamic Range		12.2
DxO Overall Score		76

Video	Leica SL2-S	Leica S2
Audio File Format	AAC, LPCM
Internal Recording Modes	H.264/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [400 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [400 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [200 Mbps] H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [150 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [150 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100 fps [20 Mbps] H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [20 to 150 Mbps]	No
Interval Recording
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264
Max Video Resolution	4096 x 2160
External Recording Modes	4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/180 fps
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	30 min

Terminals	Leica SL2-S	Leica S2
Audio I/O	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O	1 x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O	1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
USB Speed	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output	Full Size
Speaker	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Leica SL2-S	Leica S2
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version	Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	4.2 LE
Mobile App Compatible	*As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Remote Control	via smartphone

Environmental	Leica SL2-S	Leica S2
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C	32-113°F/0-45°C
Storage Temperature		Operating Temperature:

Physical	Leica SL2-S	Leica S2
Dimensions	146 x 107 x 83 mm (5.75 x 4.21 x 3.27")	160 x 120 x 81 mm (6.3 x 4.72 x 3.19")
Weight (inc. batteries)	931 g (2.05 lb / 32.84 oz)	1410 g (3.11 lb / 49.74 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8.6 x 8.6 x 6"	13.8 x 7.5 x 9.7"
Package Weight	3.715 lb

Power and Storage	Leica SL2-S	Leica S2
Battery Pack	BP-SCL4
Battery Life	510 shots	1000 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage
External Storage	Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)

Other	Leica SL2-S	Leica S2
Self Timer	12 or 2 sec
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread	1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mount	1 x Hot Shoe Mount
Material of Construction	Aluminum, Magnesium Alloy

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