Leica SL SL2-S Black 2021
Leica
81 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
87 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Beginner
Photography
Youtube
Video
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Leica SL SL2-S | Nikon Z Z8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI-CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.600000381469727 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 50 | 32★ |
| Processor | Maestro III | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 225 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 25 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 25 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 180 fps★ | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes RAW, N-RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.93 kg | 0.91 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 510 shots★ | 340 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Full-size HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL2-S Black 2021
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
Nikon Z Z8 Black 2023
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong evf (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.