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Canon R3 vs Leica SL2

Portability
52
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81

Canon R3 vs Leica SL2 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push 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
  • Announced September 2021
Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Revealed November 2019
  • Previous Model is Leica SL
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Canon R3 vs Leica SL2 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon R3 versus Leica SL2, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and SL2 (47MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R3 was manufactured 23 months after the SL2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the R3 scores against the SL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Leica SL2

 R3 SL2 
RevealedSeptember 2021November 2019Newer by 23 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution4150k2100kClearer screen (+2050k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Canon R3

 SL2 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Leica SL2

 R3 SL2 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R3 vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R3 features physical measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Leica SL2 has proportions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the R3 and the SL2.

Canon R3 vs Leica SL2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and SL2 is 52 and 57 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R3 and SL2.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Leica SL2 to provide more detail due to its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher R3 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon R3 vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Leica SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R3
Portrait photography with Leica SL2
86
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
88
you can focus manually
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R3
Street photography with Leica SL2
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than competitors (1,015 grams)
72
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R3
Sports photography with Leica SL2
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/64,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (760 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
not so great battery (370 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography info
Leica SL2 Travel photography info
70
better than average battery (760 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (1,015g)
65
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
not so great battery (370 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R3
Landscape photography with Leica SL2
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (760 CIPA)
two card slots
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2 as a Vlogging camera
70
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (6000 x 3164 pixels)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (1,015 grams)
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Canon R3 vs Leica SL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Leica SL2
 Canon EOS R3Leica SL2
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R3 Leica SL2
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-14 2019-11-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Maestro III
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 8368 x 5584
Highest native ISO 102400 50000
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 27 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 4,150k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1800 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/64000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 6000x3164 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1015 grams (2.24 pounds) 835 grams (1.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 pictures 370 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model LP-E19 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots 2 2
Launch cost $6,000 $5,995