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Leica SL2-S
9 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 reviews of Leica SL2-S. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the glare and design are generally positive. The performance and durability also get good opinions. Some have doubts about the size and contrast.
price, durability, performance, design, glare
portability, sensor, usability, contrast, size
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Leica SL2-S is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.
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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)
Leica SL2-S Review
The Leica SL2-S's striking design comes with high-end pricing to match, but it's a lovely mirrorless camera for those who can afford it.
Aug, 2021
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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dpreview.com)
Leica SL2-S initial review
The SL2-S marks Leica's entry into the stills/video hybrid market. At this point it's very much a cheaper SL2, though its future looks bright, as you'll learn in our initial review.
Dec, 2020
Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)
Leica SL2-S Review
The Leica SL2-S is an impeccably built full-frame mirrorless camera, offering a 24.6 megapixel BSI sensor, DCI 4K/60p video recording, 25fps burst shooting, a class-leading EVF, IBIS worth 5.5 stops, ISO 100,000 and dual UHS-II SD memory card slots....
Jan, 2021
Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)
Leica SL2-S Review
With the new SL2-S, Leica introduces a perfect solution for anyone seeking outstanding imaging performance – not only in their photographs, but also in their video productions. With its new, 24-megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor and two separate recording modes...
Expert review by : Usman Dawood (digitalcameraworld.com)
Leica SL2-S review
The Leica SL2-S is a lower resolution sister camera to the Leica SL2, that retains a lot of the SL2's features, but not the price
The least expensive SL camera ; Excellent Leica build quality ; Fewer megapixels can be a benefit
More expensive than alternatives ; Contrast detect AF isn't great ; It's a large and heavy camera
The SL2-S looks like a great option for those that are already using the L mount. The price looks steep by regular standards, but it's much lower than the higher-resolution Leica SL2. What's really good about this camera is that even with such a...
Dec, 2020
Expert review by : Amy Davies (techradar.com)
Leica SL2-S review
The Leica SL2-S is aimed at videographers with a huge range of video-friendly specs, but misses the mark by not including an articulating screen.
Good price (for a Leica) Very sturdy construction Strong video specs
Very heavy and bulky Expensive (compared to other L Mount cameras) Autofocusing can be unreliable
The Leica SL2-S is a slightly strange proposition. It’s aimed at videographers with a huge range of video-friendly specs, but misses the mark by not including an articulating screen. It works well as a hybrid stills-video shooter, but with its handling...
Mar, 2021
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Expert review by : Natalya Paul (stuff.tv)
Leica SL2-S review
What's not to Leica
Minimalist styling ; Excellent image quality ; Good for stills and video
Expensive ; Heavy ; Occasional issues focusing
A stunningly built camera, but with a few foibles we just can’t look past
Feb, 2021
Expert review by (ephotozine.com)
Leica SL2-S Review
The Leica SL2-S is a more affordable L-Mount camera from Leica, with a 24mp full-frame sensor and unlimited 4K video recording. Find out how it performs in our review.
Feb, 2021
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