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Canon R100 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Canon R100 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced May 2023
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
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Canon R100 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon R100 vs Leica SL2-S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the SL2-S (24MP) is very comparable but the R100 (APS-C) and SL2-S (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R100 was released 2 years after the SL2-S which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the R100 scores against the SL2-S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Leica SL2-S

 R100 SL2-S 
AnnouncedMay 2023December 2020More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Canon R100

 SL2-S R100 
Display sizing3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Leica SL2-S

 R100 SL2-S 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon R100 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R100 enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R100 vs Leica SL2-S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the R100 versus the SL2-S.

Canon R100 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R100 and SL2-S is 76 and 55 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R100 and SL2-S.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The R100 uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The newer R100 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon R100 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography factors
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography factors
83
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
85
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography information
Leica SL2-S Street photography information
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography features
Leica SL2-S Sports photography features
64
silent mode (1/4,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low