Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
Leica
83 Overall Score
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OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Silver
OM System
58 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Silver
72 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is widely praised for its compact size, lightweight design, and excellent image quality, making it a favorite for travel and beginners. However, several verified reviews report serious reliability issues, including the camera bricking after months of use, and poor customer service from Olympus. Connectivity limitations, such as no webcam mode and a clunky app, are also common complaints, though many users find the camera's value and ease of use outweigh these drawbacks.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent image quality
- Great for beginners
- Good value for money
- Stylish retro look
Cons
- Poor customer service
- Reliability issues after months
- Limited connectivity (no webcam)
- Clunky app and WiFi
- No USB-C charging
Build quality 5
Image quality 10
Portability 8
Ease of use 7
Customer service 3
Reliability 2
Scores
Wedding Events
Video
Photography
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Youtube
Vlogging
Specifications
| Leica SL SL2 | OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 47.29999923706055 MP★ | 20.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | Maestro III | TruePic VIII |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 225 | Contrast Detection: 121 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps★ | 8.699999809265137 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 20 fps★ | 15 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/40000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | MOV, MP4 | H.264/MOV |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.83 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots★ | 360 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C (USB 3.1) | Micro-USB 2.0★ |
| HDMI | HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Silver
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong evf (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average build (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
No current pricing available
OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Silver
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL2
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
