In depth comparison and review of Leica SL2 and Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX3. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Leica SL2 | Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX3 |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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| Lens Included | Body only | Body only |
| Height | 10.7 cm | 7.78 cm |
| Width | 14.6 cm | 12.97 cm |
| Depth | 4.2 cm | 8.45 cm |
| Weight | 835 g | 640 g |
| Weight Details | Camera body only: 835 g | Camera body only: 640 g Camera with battery and memory card: 715 g |
| Body Material | Aluminium, leatherette, magnesium | Magnesium alloy |
| Enclosure Colour | Black | - |
| Protection | Weatherproof, splashproof, freezeproof, IP54 | Weatherproof |
| SENSOR | Leica SL2 | Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX3 |
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| Sensor Resolution | 47 Megapixel | 12.1 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | Exmor R CMOS |
| Total Pixels | - | 12,900,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 46,726,912 pixels | 12,100,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) | Full Frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) |
| Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 60 fps | 120 fps |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | - | Yes |
| Sensor Features | - | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) | Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode) |
| Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
| PROCESSOR | Leica SL2 | Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX3 |
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| Image Processor | Leica Maestro III | BIONZ XR |
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| LENS | Leica SL2 | Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX3 |
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| Lens Mounting Type | Leica L | Sony E-mount |
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| FOCUSING | Leica SL2 | Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX3 |
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| Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 225 | 759 |
| Auto Focus Features | Focus Peaking function | - |
| AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF | Eye detection AF, Real-time Eye AF, Real-time Tracking AF |
| Face Detection | Yes | Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function |
| VIEWFINDER | Leica SL2 | Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX3 |
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| Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | - |
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| Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | - |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5,760,000 pixels | - |
| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Leica SL2 | Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX3 |
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| ISO (Max) | 50000 | 409600 |
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| Light Sensitivity | ISO 50-50000, ISO auto (100-50000) | ISO auto (80-12800), ISO 409600, ISO 80-102400, ISO 40 |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | - |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
| Bracketing Modes | - | Dynamic Range Bracketing, white balance bracketing |
| 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) | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, Underwater, 2500K - 9900K |
| Shutter Type | Electronic, mechanical electronically-controlled | Mechanical, electronic |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 min | 30 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | - |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3, 5 steps in 1/3 EV step | - |
| White Balance Bracketing | - | Yes |
| X-sync Speed | 1/250sec | 1/125sec |
| Exposure Range | - | EV -3-20 (ISO 100) |
| DISPLAY | Leica SL2 | Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX3 |
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| Type | 3.2" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Format | 2,100,000 pixels | 1,440,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Built-in | Rotating |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Leica SL2 | Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX3 |
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| Digital Video Format | H.264, MOV | H.264, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I |
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| Image Recording Format | JPEG, DNG (RAW) | JPEG, RAW, HEIF |
| Audio Signal Format | - | Linear PCM, AAC LC |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
| MEMORY | Leica SL2 | Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX3 |
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| Memory Card Slot | SD card | Dual CFexpress / SD card |
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| 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 |
| Image Storage | DNG (RAW) 8368 x 5584 JPEG 8368 x 5584 JPEG 6000 x 4000 JPEG 4272 x 2848 |
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| Video Capture | - | XAVC S-I - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 - 60 fps XAVC S-I - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 - 60 fps XAVC S - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 - 60 fps XAVC S - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 - 60 fps XAVC HS - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 - 120 fps |
| RAM Installed | 4 GB | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Leica SL2 | Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX3 |
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| Battery Type | Leica BP-SCL4 Lithium Ion | Sony NP-FZ100 |
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| Details | Leica BP-SCL4 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1860 mAh (included) | Sony NP-FZ100 (included) |
| Battery Life | Photo shooting - 370 shots (EVF off) | Video recording - 135 minutes Photo shooting - 600 shots (LCD Monitor on) |
| CONNECTIONS | Leica SL2 | Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX3 |
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| Interface | HDMI, USB-C, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 | HDMI, USB-C, NFC (Near Field Communication), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Wireless Image Transfer | - |
| Print Standard | - | Exif Print support |
| Tripod Mount Connection Point | 1/4" socket | 1/4"-20 screw |
| 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) |
HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A) Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Audio input (XLR / phone stereo 6.3 mm x 2) USB-C 3.2 (USB Type-C) USB (micro-USB) |
| FEATURES | Leica SL2 | Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX3 |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 2sec, 12sec | - |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 3 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second | 8 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second |
| Additional Features | Built-in speaker, USB powered, USB charging | Built-in speaker, relay recording, fast motion recording, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, silent shooting, distortion correction function, S-Log2 gamma setting, slow motion recording, peripheral shading correction, chromatic aberration correction, double slot recording, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) recording, S-Log3 gamma setting, 4:2:2 10-bit internal rercording, Flickering Reduction function, assignable buttons, 16-bit RAW data output |
| OTHERS | Leica SL2 | Sony Cinema Line ILME-FX3 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap | Body cap, accessory shoe kit, USB-C cable, handle |
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| Software | Leica FOTOS App | - |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | 0 °C |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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