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Canon M5 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
77 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
79

Canon M5 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Canon M5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
  • Launched September 2016
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced December 2020
Photography Glossary

Canon M5 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon M5 vs Leica SL2-S, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Leica. The resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the SL2-S (24MP) is very comparable but the M5 (APS-C) and SL2-S (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The M5 was unveiled 5 years before the SL2-S and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the M5 matches up versus the SL2-S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 M5 SL2-S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Canon M5

		

		

			
 SL2-S M5 
AnnouncedDecember 2020September 2016More recent by 51 months
Display resolution2100k1620kClearer display (+480k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon M5 and Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 M5 SL2-S 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display measurements
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon M5 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M5 features outside dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the M5 and the SL2-S.
Canon M5 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M5 and SL2-S is 77 and 55 respectively.
Canon M5 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon M5 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M5 and SL2-S.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The M5 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh harder. The older M5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Canon M5 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon M5 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon M5 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon M5
Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
80
 manual focus
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
86
 manual focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon M5 Street photography factors
Leica SL2-S Street photography factors
77
 tilting screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (50,000)
 no moving screen
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon M5 Sports photography features
Leica SL2-S Sports photography features
66
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
 low battery power (295 per charge)
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 great battery (510 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon M5 Travel photography factors
Leica SL2-S Travel photography factors
77
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery power (295 CIPA)
65
 great battery (510 shots)
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon M5 Landscape photography advice
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography advice
73
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 no image stabilization
 low battery power (295 CIPA)
86
 manual focus
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 great ISO range (50,000)
 saves RAW files
 environment proofing
 great battery (510 CIPA)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon M5 Vlogging details
Leica SL2-S Vlogging details
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 includes face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have external microphone port
 no image stabilization
32
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic support
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
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Canon M5 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Leica SL2-S
 Canon EOS M5Leica SL2-S
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS M5 Leica SL2-S
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2016-09-15 2020-12-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 50000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 49 225
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Leica L
Available lenses 23 36
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1800 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lbs) 931 grams (2.05 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1262 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs 510 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots One Two
Pricing at launch $680 $4,895