Leica SL2 Black 2021
Leica
83 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a9 III Black 2023
Sony
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Leica SL2 Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Sony Alpha a9 III Black 2023
87 out of 100 high confidence 39 reviews
The Sony A9 III is widely praised for its revolutionary global shutter, exceptional autofocus, and blazing-fast burst rates, making it a top choice for sports and wildlife photographers. Users highlight the ability to shoot at 120fps with zero rolling shutter distortion and full flash sync at any speed, which is a game-changer. However, some note the 24MP resolution limits cropping, and a few mention higher noise at low ISO and a lack of firmware updates compared to newer models. Overall, it's seen as a powerful, albeit pricey, tool that excels in action photography.
Pros
- Global shutter eliminates rolling distortion
- 120fps burst with full autofocus
- Flash sync at any shutter speed
- Excellent autofocus tracking
- Pre-capture feature for action
Cons
- 24MP resolution limits cropping
- Higher noise at low ISO
- Expensive price tag
- Lack of firmware updates
- Fast burst can overwhelm storage
Global shutter 12
Autofocus 8
Burst speed 10
Image quality 7
Value for money 5
Firmware support 3
Scores
Wedding Events
Video
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Product Photography
Youtube
Travel
Beginner
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Leica SL2 | Sony Alpha a9 III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 47.29999923706055 MP★ | 24.600000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 250 |
| Processor | Maestro III | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 225 | PhotoPhase Detection: 759VideoPhase Detection: 627 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 20 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/40000 | 1/80000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | MOV, MP4 | XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.83 kg | 0.62 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots | 400 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C (USB 3.1) | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL2 Black 2021
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Sony Alpha a9 III Black 2023
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
Pricing
Leica SL2 Black 20210.021score per dollar
vs
Sony Alpha a9 III Black 20230.015score per dollar
Leica SL2 Black 2021 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a9 III
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
