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Canon R3 vs Leica SL

Portability
52
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Leica SL front
Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74

Canon R3 vs Leica SL Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Released September 2021
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
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Also referred to as Typ 601
  • Renewed by Leica SL2
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Canon R3 vs Leica SL Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon R3 versus Leica SL, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the SL (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R3 was launched 5 years after the SL which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the R3 scores against the SL in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Leica SL

 R3 SL 
IntroducedSeptember 2021October 2015Newer by 72 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution4150k1040kCrisper screen (+3110k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Canon R3

 SL R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Leica SL

 R3 SL 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R3 vs Leica SL Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R3 features outside measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Leica SL has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the R3 and the SL.

Canon R3 vs Leica SL size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and SL is 52 and 67 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Leica SL top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R3 and SL.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent R3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R3 vs Leica SL sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Leica SL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 Portrait photography highlights
Leica SL Portrait photography highlights
86
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 Street photography details
Leica SL Street photography details
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition in class (1,015 grams)
69
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography factors
Leica SL Sports photography factors
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/64,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (760 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography info
Leica SL Travel photography info
70
good battery life (760 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (1,015 grams)
65
weather proof
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica SL as a Landscape photography camera
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery life (760 CIPA)
has double storage slots
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging factors
Leica SL Vlogging factors
70
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (6000 x 3164 pixels)
has external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (1,015 grams)
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon R3 vs Leica SL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Leica SL
 Canon EOS R3Leica SL
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R3 Leica SL
Otherwise known as - Typ 601
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-14 2015-10-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Maestro II
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias 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 102400 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1053 49
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 27 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 4,150k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 4,400k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/64000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 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 6000x3164 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lbs) 847 gr (1.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 88
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 13.4
DXO Low light rating 4086 1821
Other
Battery life 760 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots 2 2
Pricing at release $6,000 $7,450