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Canon R100 vs Leica SL

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Leica SL front
Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74

Canon R100 vs Leica SL Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed May 2023
Leica SL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Alternative Name is Typ 601
  • Refreshed by Leica SL2
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Canon R100 vs Leica SL Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon R100 versus Leica SL, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the SL (24MP) is relatively similar but the R100 (APS-C) and SL (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The R100 was launched 7 years later than the SL and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the R100 scores vs the SL with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Leica SL

 R100 SL 
LaunchedMay 2023October 2015Fresher by 93 months

Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Canon R100

 SL R100 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Leica SL

 R100 SL 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon R100 vs Leica SL Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R100 features outer dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Leica SL has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the R100 against the SL.

Canon R100 vs Leica SL size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and SL is 76 and 67 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Leica SL top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R100 and SL.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The R100 has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The younger R100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R100 vs Leica SL sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Leica SL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography details
Leica SL Portrait photography details
83
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
83
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography factors
Leica SL Street photography factors
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
69
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R100
Sports photography with Leica SL
64
quiet mode (1/4,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R100 Travel photography highlights
Leica SL Travel photography highlights
76
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly display
65
weather proofing
boasts focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R100 Landscape photography highlights
Leica SL Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R100 as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL as a Vlogging camera
34
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
33
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R100 vs Leica SL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Leica SL
 Canon EOS R100Leica SL
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R100 Leica SL
Other name - Typ 601
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-24 2015-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 3975 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica L
Amount of lenses 39 30
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 4,400k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.5 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lb) 847 grams (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 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 370 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots One 2
Retail price $479 $7,450