Leica SL SL2 Black 2020
Leica
60 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 | Nikon Z Z8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 47.29999923706055 MP★ | 45.70000076293945 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 32★ |
| Processor | Maestro III | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 20 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | HLG, 10-bit | 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 | 0.11 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 340 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C (USB 3.1) | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | HDMI | Full-size HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL2 Black 2020
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (75th percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %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 10 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 31 specs.