Leica SL2 vs Leica SL2-S

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      Specifications

      General Leica SL2 Leica SL2-S
      BrandLeicaLeica
      ModelSL2SL2-S
      Predecessor ModelLeica SL Typ 601
      MSRP$5999$4895
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica SL2 Leica SL2-S
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm36 x 24 mm
      Effective Pixels47.3 Megapixel24.6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 50,000100 - 50,000
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 50,00050 - 50,000
      Photo Leica SL2 Leica SL2-S
      ProcessorMaestro IIIMaestro III
      Max Image Resolution8368 x 55846000 x 4000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEGDNG, JPEG
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacePicture: sRGB
      Video: Rec. 709/Rec. 2020 (HLG/L-Log)      		Picture: sRGB
      Video: Rec. 709/Rec. 2020 (HLG/L-Log)
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Halogen, Shade, TungstenPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Halogen, Shade, Tungsten, White Balance Adjustment
      Focus Leica SL2 Leica SL2-S
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points225225
      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 Leica SL2-S
      Lens MountLeica LLeica L
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica SL2 Leica SL2-S
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot2,100k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Leica SL2 Leica SL2-S
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot5,760k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-4 to +2
      Shutter Leica SL2 Leica SL2-S
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed1800 sec1800 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/40000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)9.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)25.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps25.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 20 fps at 47.3 MP for up to 78 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 47.3 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 47.3 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 47.3 MP      		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 Leica SL2-S
      Built-in Flash
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Leica SL2 Leica SL2-S
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation-3 to +5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Video Leica SL2 Leica SL2-S
      Audio File FormatAAC, AC3AAC, LPCM
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV 10-Bit
      4992 x 3744 at 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps


      H.264/MP4 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps      		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]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution4992 x 37444096 x 2160
      External Recording Modes10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) up to 59.94 fps      		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 Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Leica SL2 Leica SL2-S
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input      		1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output 2.0b Full Size
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Leica SL2 Leica SL2-S
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.24.2 LE
      Mobile App Compatible Android & iOS
      App Name: Leica FOTOS
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, View Live Feed
      *As of September, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility      		 *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone via smartphone
      Environmental Leica SL2 Leica SL2-S
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Leica SL2 Leica SL2-S
      Dimensions146 x 107 x 83 mm (5.75 x 4.21 x 3.27")146 x 107 x 83 mm (5.75 x 4.21 x 3.27")
      Weight (inc. batteries)916 g (2.02 lb / 32.31 oz)931 g (2.05 lb / 32.84 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)19.4 x 9.4 x 8.6"8.6 x 8.6 x 6"
      Package Weight3.74 lb3.715 lb
      Power and Storage Leica SL2 Leica SL2-S
      Battery PackBP-SCL4BP-SCL4
      Battery Life370 shots510 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Leica SL2 Leica SL2-S
      Self Timer 12 or 2 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionAluminum, Magnesium AlloyAluminum, Magnesium Alloy


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