Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
The problem with the A7s2 is that it's a 12MP camera. I'd be surprised if the SL isn't better than the A7R2 for video, but we obviously don't know that yet, although some initial video reviews are already very enthusiastic. What's problematic using A7 cameras for photo and video, is that one needs two bodies to get optimal quality for both. Although that kind of includes a backup body "for free", they are different enough for that not being the case entirely as well.I'm not saying it blithely at all.
IBIS, Gorgeous Full Frame 4K, and insane lowlight performance handily trumps the typical HDMI Panasonic sensor specs, cue up the GH4, you refer to on this one. There is no way someone can make a blanket statement that the SL equals the A7s2 on video overall.
I doubt it beats the A7r2 either but I would withhold judgement on that until I see the output. After all, the A7r2 has poop for Full Frame 4K video.
None of that keeps the SL from being right for you or anyone else. It may clobber the A7s2 for your personal use because of gear you already own or other factors.
-Bill
But that is one of the areas where these two camera system differ, and that's a good thing. People do have different needs, and I don't doubt for a second that Sony will outsell Leica at a rate of 10 : 1 or better. But if I could choose, I'm quite sure that I'd go for the German gadget, particularly since I've tried and rejected the Sonys so many times.