Canon R3 vs Leica SL2
Portability
52 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
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52 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
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Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
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57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
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Canon R3 vs Leica SL2 Key Specs
Canon R3
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- 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
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(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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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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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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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R3 & Leica SL2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R3 Gallery & Leica SL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Leica SL2
| R3 | SL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2021 |  | November 2019 | Newer by 23 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 4150k |  | 2100k | Clearer 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 size | 3.2" |  | 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).
Take a look at the Canon R3 versus Leica SL2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and SL2 is 52 and 57 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R3
Portrait photography with Leica SL2
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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 photography with Canon R3
Street photography with Leica SL2
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)
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 photography with Canon R3
Sports photography with Leica SL2
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
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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Canon R3 Travel photography info
Leica SL2 Travel photography info
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)
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 photography with Canon R3
Landscape photography with Leica SL2
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
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)
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Canon R3 as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2 as a Vlogging camera
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)
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
| Canon EOS R3 | Leica 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 |
