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Canon M50 vs Leica SL

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Leica SL front
Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74

Canon M50 vs Leica SL Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Successor is Canon M50 II
Leica SL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Alternative Name is Typ 601
  • Successor is Leica SL2
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Canon M50 vs Leica SL Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon M50 and Leica SL, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the SL (24MP) is very comparable but the M50 (APS-C) and SL (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The M50 was revealed 2 years after the SL which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M50 matches up vs the SL with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Leica SL

 M50 SL 
ReleasedFebruary 2018October 2015More modern by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Canon M50

 SL M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Leica SL

 M50 SL 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M50 vs Leica SL Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M50 comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Leica SL has specifications of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the M50 compared to the SL.

Canon M50 vs Leica SL size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and SL is 79 and 67 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Leica SL top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and SL.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The M50 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging. The newer M50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 vs Leica SL sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Leica SL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography information
Leica SL Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
83
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50
Street photography with Leica SL
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
69
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography factors
Leica SL Sports photography factors
75
image stabilization
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (235 CIPA)
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography advice
Leica SL Travel photography advice
78
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (235 per charge)
65
weather sealing
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
bad battery (400 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50
Landscape photography with Leica SL
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (235 shots)
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging advice
Leica SL Vlogging advice
85
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization
supports face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
33
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M50 vs Leica SL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Leica SL
 Canon EOS M50Leica SL
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS M50 Leica SL
Also referred to as - Typ 601
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-26 2015-10-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 50000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 49
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Leica L
Total lenses 23 30
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen 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
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 lbs) 847g (1.87 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested 88
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1821
Other
Battery life 235 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots Single 2
Price at launch $779 $7,450