Leica
SL2
47MP L-mount body before the SL3 generation.
$5,895
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
47.3 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
25,600
Burst
20 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
7-stop
Weight
720 g
Battery
640 shots
Sensor size
Leica SL2
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Leica L mount
30
First-party
50
Third-party
80+
Total available
Mount introduced 2018
Body size
Leica SL2
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
138 × 98 × 88 mm · 720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Excellent8.5/ 10
- · 47.3MP — excellent for large prints and crops
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Good6.0/ 10
- · 20fps burst — fast action ready
- · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter
Video & Hybrid
Good6.0/ 10
- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Excellent8.5/ 10
- · 47.3MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36"
- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
Travel
Good6.5/ 10
- · 720g — manageable for travel
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Excellent9.0/ 10
- · 20fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Bird AF subject recognition
Vlogging
Fair5.5/ 10
- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ 47MP
- ✓ L-mount
- ✓ Leica quality
Cons
- – Superseded
- – Heavy
- – Expensive
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Leica SL2
Sensor
Resolution47.3 MP
Sensor typeFull Frame CMOS
Sensor size36.0 × 24.0 mm
AA filterYes
Processor
ProcessorMaestro IV
ISO
ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)102,400
Shutter
Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec
Autofocus
AF systemContrast-detect AF
AF points / zones49
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-3 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle
Burst
Burst (mechanical)8 fps
Burst (electronic)20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth120 frames
Video
Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.265, H.264
Stabilization
In-body stabilizationYes
IBIS effectiveness7 stops
Body
Weight720 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)138 × 98 × 88 mm
Weather sealingYes
Battery
BatteryLP-E6NH
Battery life (CIPA)640 shots
Storage
Card slots2
Card typesSD UHS-II
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution3,690,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz
LCD
LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes
Connectivity
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Lens Mount
Lens mountLeica L