Leica SL Typ 601 vs. Leica SL2

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Leica SL Typ 601 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 SL Typ 601 vs. Leica SL2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Leica SL Typ 601 Leica SL2
Product Type Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only Body only
Height 10.4 cm 10.7 cm
Width 14.7 cm 14.6 cm
Depth 3.9 cm 4.2 cm
Weight 771 g 835 g
Weight Details - Camera body only: 835 g
Body Material Milled aluminium Aluminium, leatherette, magnesium
Enclosure Colour - Black
Protection Splashproof, dust-resistant Weatherproof, splashproof, freezeproof, IP54
SENSOR Leica SL Typ 601 Leica SL2
Sensor Resolution - 47 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Effective Sensor Resolution - 46,726,912 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 24 fps 60 fps
Image Stabiliser - Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
PROCESSOR Leica SL Typ 601 Leica SL2
Image Processor Leica Maestro II Leica Maestro III
LENS Leica SL Typ 601 Leica SL2
Lens Mounting Type Leica L Leica L
FOCUSING Leica SL Typ 601 Leica SL2
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 49 225
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function 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 Yes Yes
VIEWFINDER Leica SL Typ 601 Leica SL2
Viewfinder Type Built-in - electronic Electronic - OLED
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour Colour
Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.66" -
Viewfinder Resolution 4,400,000 pixels 5,760,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% -
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.8x -
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +2 -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Leica SL Typ 601 Leica SL2
ISO (Max) - 50000
Light Sensitivity ISO 50-50000 ISO 50-50000, ISO auto (100-50000)
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Modes Programme, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets - Cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, shade, 2000K - 11500K, HMI (5600K), fluorescent warm (4000K), fluorescent cold (4500K)
Shutter Type - Electronic, mechanical electronically-controlled
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 60 min
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing - 3, 5 steps in 1/3 EV step
X-sync Speed 1/250sec 1/250sec
DISPLAY Leica SL Typ 601 Leica SL2
Type - 3.2" LCD display
Touch Screen - Yes
Display Format - 2,100,000 pixels
Display Form Factor - Built-in
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Leica SL Typ 601 Leica SL2
Digital Video Format H.264, MOV H.264, MOV
Image Recording Format - JPEG, DNG (RAW)
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 -
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction -
MEMORY Leica SL Typ 601 Leica SL2
Memory Card Slot Dual SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards 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 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
Memory Card Max Supported Size 128 GB -
Image Storage - DNG (RAW) 8368 x 5584
JPEG 8368 x 5584
JPEG 6000 x 4000
JPEG 4272 x 2848
RAM Installed 2 GB 4 GB
BATTERY AND CHARGING Leica SL Typ 601 Leica SL2
Battery Type Manufacturer-specific Leica BP-SCL4 Lithium Ion
Details (included) Leica BP-SCL4 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1860 mAh (included)
Battery Life - Photo shooting - 370 shots (EVF off)
CONNECTIONS Leica SL Typ 601 Leica SL2
Interface HDMI, USB 3.0 HDMI, USB-C, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
Connectivity Features - 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, PC terminal Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 3.0 (8 pin Micro-USB Type B)
HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A)
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 SL Typ 601 Leica SL2
Self-Timer Delay 2sec, 12sec 2sec, 12sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 4 frames per second, 11 frames per second, 7 frames per second (8.4MP) 3 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second
Additional Features Histogram display, no anti-aliasing filter Built-in speaker, USB powered, USB charging
OTHERS Leica SL Typ 601 Leica SL2
Included Accessories Carrying strap, cleaning cloth, battery charger, body cap, USB cable Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap
Software - Leica FOTOS App
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -10 °C
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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