Sony A99 II vs Leica SL2

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Sony A99 II vs Leica SL2

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35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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35mm 864.0mm²
47.3 megapixels
ISO 50 - 50,000

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Differences

Sony A99 II advantages over Leica SL2

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

490 vs 370 shots
Capture more photos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 50000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica SL2 advantages over Sony A99 II

Slower slow-motion
180 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Thinner
42 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1229k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 10.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 61 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 11.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
78 vs 25 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/40000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Superb image quality at low, moderate ISOs; Improved high ISO performance; Fast continuous shooting speeds; Very impressive hybrid autofocus; High-quality 4K UHD video; Rugged camera body.
Multi-selector joystick can be awkward to use; No EVF live view at fastest burst rate; Buffer clearing is slow with no UHS-II support; 4K UHD video isn't as full-featured as E-mount counterparts.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 5DS R

Sony A99 II

Canon 5DS R

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$1849
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A99 II vs Canon 5DS R

Leica SL2

Canon 5DS R

$5245
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1849
35mm

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Leica SL2 vs Canon 5DS R

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Sony A99 II

Canon 5D Mark IV

$3198
35mm

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$2099
35mm

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A99 II vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Leica SL2

Canon 5D Mark IV

$5245
35mm

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

$2099
35mm

Bigger pixels
NFC

Compare Leica SL2 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Nikon D850

Sony A99 II

Nikon D850

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2464
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A99 II vs Nikon D850

Leica SL2

Nikon D850

$5245
35mm

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2464
35mm

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica SL2 vs Nikon D850

Compared to Nikon Z7

Sony A99 II

Nikon Z7

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$2147
35mm

Touchscreen
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony A99 II vs Nikon Z7

Leica SL2

Nikon Z7

$5245
35mm

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

$2147
35mm

Tiltable Screen
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z7

Compared to Sony A1

Sony A99 II

Sony A1

$3198
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$5498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A99 II vs Sony A1

Leica SL2

Sony A1

$5245
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

$5498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica SL2 vs Sony A1

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