Leica CL vs. Leica SL2

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Leica CL and Leica SL2. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Leica CL vs. Leica SL2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Leica CL Leica SL2
Product Type Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only Body only
Height 7.8 cm 10.7 cm
Width 13.1 cm 14.6 cm
Depth 4.5 cm 4.2 cm
Weight 353 g 835 g
Weight Details Camera body only: 353 g
Camera with battery: 403 g
Camera body only: 835 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium, magnesium Aluminium, leatherette, magnesium
Enclosure Colour Anodized black Black
Protection - Weatherproof, splashproof, freezeproof, IP54
SENSOR Leica CL Leica SL2
Sensor Resolution 24.0 Megapixel 47 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Total Pixels 24,960,000 pixels -
Effective Sensor Resolution 24,320,000 pixels 46,726,912 pixels
Optical Sensor Size APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 30 fps 60 fps
Image Stabiliser - Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
PROCESSOR Leica CL Leica SL2
Image Processor Maestro II Leica Maestro III
LENS Leica CL Leica SL2
Lens Mounting Type Leica L Leica L
FOCUSING Leica CL Leica SL2
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 49 225
Auto Focus Features - Focus Peaking function
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF
Face Detection Face-priority AF function Yes
VIEWFINDER Leica CL Leica SL2
Viewfinder Type Built-in - electronic Electronic - OLED
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour Colour
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360,000 pixels 5,760,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.74x -
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +4 -
Features Auto eye sensor, EyeRes technology -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Leica CL Leica SL2
ISO (Max) 50000 50000
Light Sensitivity ISO auto, ISO 100-50000 ISO 50-50000, ISO auto (100-50000)
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Modes Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Cloudy, Flash, daylight, halogen, shade Cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, shade, 2000K - 11500K, HMI (5600K), fluorescent warm (4000K), fluorescent cold (4500K)
Shutter Type - Electronic, mechanical electronically-controlled
Max Shutter Speed 1/25000 sec 1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec 60 min
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step 3, 5 steps in 1/3 EV step
X-sync Speed 1/180 sec 1/250sec
DISPLAY Leica CL Leica SL2
Type 3" LCD display 3.2" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Display Format 1,040,000 pixels 2,100,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Display Features Display brightness control -
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Leica CL Leica SL2
Digital Video Format H.264 H.264, MOV
Image Recording Format JPEG, DNG (RAW) + JPEG, DNG (RAW) JPEG, DNG (RAW)
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 -
Microphone Operation Mode - Stereo
MEMORY Leica CL Leica SL2
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card
Memory Card Included No No
Image Storage DNG (RAW) 6016 x 4014
JPEG 6000 x 4000
JPEG 4272 x 2856
JPEG 3024 x 2016
DNG (RAW) 8368 x 5584
JPEG 8368 x 5584
JPEG 6000 x 4000
JPEG 4272 x 2848
Video Capture H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps
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RAM Installed - 4 GB
BATTERY AND CHARGING Leica CL Leica SL2
Battery Type Leica BP-DC12 Lithium Ion Leica BP-SCL4 Lithium Ion
Details Leica BP-DC12 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1200 mAh (included) Leica BP-SCL4 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1860 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 220 shots Photo shooting - 370 shots (EVF off)
CONNECTIONS Leica CL Leica SL2
Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n HDMI, USB-C, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
Connectivity Features Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Wireless Image Transfer Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Wireless Image Transfer
Tripod Mount Connection Point 1/4" socket 1/4" socket
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type - USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB Type-C)
HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A)
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Audio line-in (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
FEATURES Leica CL Leica SL2
Self-Timer Delay 2sec, 12sec 2sec, 12sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 10 frames per second 3 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second
Additional Features Auto power save, histogram display, highlight point display, Gesture User Interface Built-in speaker, USB powered, USB charging
OTHERS Leica CL Leica SL2
Included Accessories Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, hot shoe cap Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap
Software - Leica FOTOS App
Max Operating Temperature - 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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