Leica CL vs Leica SL

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Leica CL

Leica has long been known for their stylish premium cameras and lenses. Their newest APS-C interchangeable lens camera, the Leica CL (not to be confused with the 35mm CL rangefinder from the 1970s), keeps in that tradition. Whereas the Leica TL2, which shares the same 24-megapixel image sensor, employs a thoroughly modern design, the new CL harkens back to a more classic camera design, complete with a built-in viewfinder and more physical controls than the sleek TL2.

Let's take a closer look at the new Leica CL and dig into its design, specifications and features.

Leica CL Key Features and Specs

Compact and lightweight APS-C system camera
24-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
ISO 100-50,000
Built-in 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder
3-inch 1.04M-dot touchscreen
Top status LCD
Utilizes the Leica L-mount (TL and SL lenses)
Can be adapted to use M/R lenses
Maestro II image processor
10 frames per second continuous shooting
33-frame DNG+JPEG buffer, 140 JPEG buffer
4K/30p and 1080/60p video
Built-in Wi-Fi

The CL has a very classic Leica design. The camera, complete with the trademark Leica red dot, is quite compact for an interchangeable lens camera. Speaking of the lenses, the Leica CL has a Leica L-mount bayonet, although it can be used with adapted Leica M/R lenses in addition to the native Leica TL and SL lenses. The camera has dimensions of just over 5 inches wide (131 millimeters), 3 inches high (78 millimeters) and is under 2 inches (45 millimeters) in depth. It weighs 14.2 ounces (403 grams) with the battery installed.


Leica SL

The Leica SL is a thoroughly modern, professional mirrorless camera. As you'd expect from Leica, the SL's build quality is above reproach. And whether coupled with one of Leica's new SL lenses or one of their other legendary optics via an adapter, the Leica SL captures very sharp, detailed images with very good dynamic range. The Leica SL is also a technological powerhouse, capable of capturing 24MP images from its full-frame sensor at a blistering ~11 fps, as well as being able to record excellent 4K DCI and UHD video. The Leica SL is indeed packed with advanced features and performance, but like every camera, it has some drawbacks despite the hefty price tag.

Pros

Superb build quality; Amazing EVF; Great image quality from RAW files; Good high ISO performance; Very good dynamic range; Very low shutter lag; Fast AF on stationary objects; Class-leading ~11 fps burst mode; 4K DCI and UHD video; Full HD up to 120p. Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS; Dual card slots; Decent battery life for its class.

Cons

Big for a full-frame mirrorless camera; Very slow buffer clearing; Contrast-detect AF system struggles with moving subjects; In-camera JPEGs are muted and dull; Very limited native lens selection (but supports many other Leica lenses via adapters); Expensive.

Back in the fall of 2015, Leica officially launched the Leica SL (Typ 601), a brand new mirrorless interchangeable lens camera system designed to offer a ‘new Leica experience’.

Inside the sleek, though rather large weather-resistant milled aluminum frame of the SL (Typ 601) is a 24-megapixel full-frame sensor without an optical low-pass filter, coupled to Leica's Maestro II image processor. ISO ranges from 50 to 50,000 equivalent and the camera is capable of pumping out an impressive 11 frames per second (fps) in 14-bit RAW (DNG) and/or JPEG format.

The camera is also capable of recording DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) video at 24fps and UHD (3840 x 2160) video at 30 or 25fps, as well as Full HD video at up to 120fps. Video can be captured using an L-Log Gamma profile, ensuring as flat an image as possible is captured to retain as much dynamic range and information as possible for post-production.


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