DxOmark (Click here) tested the new Leica SL sensor and writes:
Although the Leica Q’s sensor performance hinted at the direction Leica was taking, the Leica SL sensor improves on that. Such improvement might be only in some small way, but it is quantifiable. With impressive still capability surpassing that of many high-end DSLRs, and with access to Leica’s huge range of top-drawer optics with a range of optional adapters, the Leica SL is a compelling choice, particularly for those who already own a number of Leica lenses. The Leica SL is not cheap, but then engineering at this level never is. Compared with the Leica M, there’s not much in it —indeed, it is even cheaper than a newer M-P at $7950, and that’s before taking into account the extra $570 for the Leica Visoflex EVF2. Given the advantages of the built-in viewfinder for focusing, particularly off-center, the SL may even be the better bet.
Leica has done a nice camera but it’s too bulky for my taste and price well…$7,450 at BHphoto. Nope 🙁
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“The Leica SL is not cheap, but then engineering at this level never is.” Lol.
it can be if you decide so. dunno why everyone refuses to decide 🙂
for the results, i think the engineering department is over paid ;)….. even if the values of DX0 measurements can be controversial, comparing the three camera which have been tested same way shows that engineering department of Leica did not do the best job they could if they can ‘t beat SoniKon camera for the price Leica SL will cost
But this isn’t an engineering feat for a camera in 2015/2016.
The styling is unique and that design is pretty sleek, yes. That’s the high end aspect of this camera, not the internals or the sum of its parts.
That is some very respectable performance.
Once must keep in mind that Leica applies a lot of tweaking on the sensor for it to work well with wide angle M-lenses, where the light rays come at a steep angle. Looks like they did a fantastic job.
not you, not me, but the ceo of canon can surely afford it! thats the true target group 😀
Wow! Amazing performance, almost as good as Sony’s entry-level FF a7 II, for $8000 dollars, it’s a steal!
Expected that it fares better, because it’s so big and expensive that it can host a whole sensor factory !