Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
Leica
84 Overall Score
vs
Nikon RED Z Cinema 2043
Nikon
37 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Photography
Video
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Youtube
Vlogging
Specifications
| Leica SL SL2 | Nikon RED Z Cinema 2043 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | — |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 47.29999923706055 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | Maestro III | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 225 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 20 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/40000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | MOV, MP4 | REDCODE RAW (R3D NE) |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 4"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.83 kg | 0.73 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB Type-C (USB 3.1) | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Nikon RED Z Cinema 2043
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average sensor (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Pricing
Leica SL SL2 Black 20210.018score per dollar
vs
Nikon RED Z Cinema 20430.015score per dollar
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL2
Scores 84 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 32 specs.
