Canon M50 II vs Leica SL
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Canon M50 II vs Leica SL Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Launched October 2020
- Old Model is Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 50000
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
- Announced October 2015
- Also referred to as Typ 601
- Newer Model is Leica SL2
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Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon M50 II vs Leica SL, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the SL (24MP) is fairly close but the M50 II (APS-C) and SL (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.
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Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M50 II matches up vs the SL in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Leica SL
| M50 II | SL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2020 |  | October 2015 | More modern by 61 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Canon M50 II
| SL | M50 II |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M50 II and Leica SL
| M50 II | SL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Same display resolution |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 II vs Leica SL Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M50 II enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Leica SL has specifications of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M50 II vs the SL.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and SL is 79 and 67 respectively.
Canon M50 II vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and SL.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizes. The M50 II contains the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher. The more modern M50 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon M50 II vs Leica SL Specifications
| Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Leica SL | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Leica |
| Model | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Leica SL |
| Also Known as | - | Typ 601 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2020-10-14 | 2015-10-21 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Maestro II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 50000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Leica L |
| Available lenses | 23 | 30 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 4,400 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.8x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 387g (0.85 lb) | 847g (1.87 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 88 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1821 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 305 shots | 400 shots |
| Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BP-SCL4 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) |
| Storage slots | Single | Dual |
| Price at release | $599 | $7,450 |