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Canon R vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79

Canon R vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Launched September 2018
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
  • Revealed December 2020
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Canon R vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon R vs Leica SL2-S, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the R (30MP) and SL2-S (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R was released 3 years prior to the SL2-S and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the R matches up versus the SL2-S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Leica SL2-S

 R SL2-S 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Canon R

 SL2-S R 
RevealedDecember 2020September 2018More recent by 27 months

Common features in the Canon R and Leica SL2-S

 R SL2-S 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution2100k2100kExact same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon R provides exterior measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Leica SL2-S has specifications of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the R compared to the SL2-S.

Canon R vs Leica SL2-S size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R and SL2-S is 62 and 55 respectively.

Canon R vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R and SL2-S.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon R to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older R is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon R vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography info
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography info
86
you can focus manually
amazing MP (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
86
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography details
Leica SL2-S Street photography details
73
screen articulates
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (40,000)
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition in class (931g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography factors
Leica SL2-S Sports photography factors
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing MP (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery power (370 shots)
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (510 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R
Travel photography with Leica SL2-S
73
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
amazing MP (30MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (370 CIPA)
65
better than average battery (510 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R
Landscape photography with Leica SL2-S
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
amazing MP (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (40,000)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery power (370 shots)
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery (510 shots)
2 card slots
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon R as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
no image stabilization
32
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (931g)
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Canon R vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Leica SL2-S
 Canon EOS RLeica SL2-S
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R Leica SL2-S
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-05 2020-12-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6720 x 4480 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 40000 50000
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 5655 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica L
Number of lenses 17 36
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1800 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) 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 660g (1.46 lbs) 931g (2.05 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 510 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots One 2
Pricing at launch $2,299 $4,895