Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
Leica
83 Overall Score
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Nikon D7500
Nikon
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Nikon D7500
87 out of 100 high confidence 127 reviews
The Nikon D7500 is a well-loved DSLR that strikes a solid balance between advanced features and ease of use. Users praise its image quality, comfortable ergonomics, reliable autofocus, and compatibility with a wide range of F-mount lenses, making it a versatile tool for everything from wildlife to portraits. Common criticisms include the single SD card slot, the absence of a depth-of-field preview button, and minor design quirks like the on/off switch doubling as an ISO control.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Comfortable ergonomics and grip
- Reliable autofocus and tracking
- Intuitive controls and menus
- Tiltable touchscreen
Cons
- Single SD card slot
- No depth-of-field preview button
- No battery grip option
- ISO control on power switch
- No optical low-pass filter removed design issue
Image quality 88
Ergonomics and build 42
Autofocus performance 24
Value for money 35
Lens compatibility 21
Single sd slot 19
Scores
Wedding Events
Video
Beginner
Photography
Product Photography
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Leica SL SL2 | Nikon D7500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 47.29999923706055 MP★ | 20.899999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Maestro III | EXPEED 5 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 225 | Phase Detection: 51 (15 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps★ | 8 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 20 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/40000 | 1/8000 |
| 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/MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 922,000 dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.83 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Battery Life | 370 shots | 950 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C (USB 3.1) | Micro-USB 2.0★ |
| HDMI | HDMI | Mini-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
Nikon D7500
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong video (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
No current pricing available
Nikon D7500
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL2
Scores 83 overall, wins 5 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.
