How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Nikon
Nikon Z9 vs Leica SL2-S
Short AnswerThe Nikon Z9 and Leica SL2-S split the spec sheet evenly, so the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionNikon Z9
Continuous ShootingLeica SL2-S
Autofocus PointsNikon Z9
Battery LifeNikon Z9
WeightLeica SL2-S
Launch PriceLeica SL2-S
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A45.7
B24.6
Electronic Burst (fps)
A20
B25
Battery (Shots)
A700
B510
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A1340
B931
AF Points
A493
B225
Form Factor
149 × 149.5 × 90.5 mm
146 × 107 × 83 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Nikon Z9 If…
- Higher resolution (45.7 MP vs 24.6 MP)
- Higher autofocus points (493 vs 225 )
- Higher battery life (700 shots vs 510 shots)
Choose Leica SL2-S If…
- Higher continuous shooting (25 fps vs 20 fps)
- Lighter body (931 g vs 1340 g)
- Costs less at launch ($4895 vs $5496.95)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Nikon Z9 | Leica SL2-S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 45.7 MP | 24.6 MP |
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 25600 | 100000 |
| Stabilization | 6 Stops | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 493 | 225 |
| Low-Light AF | -7 EV | — |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | — | 9 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 20 fps | 25 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/16000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69M | 5.76M |
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Multi-axis tilt | — |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 8K 60p | C4K 60p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | 10-bit 4:2:2 (to 30p ALL-I); 8-bit 4:2:0 at 60p |
| Log Profile | N-Log | L-Log |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1340 g | 931 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 1 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 700 Shots | 510 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 5496.95 | 4895 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.