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Canon R5 C vs Leica SL

Portability
57 Imaging
81 Features
89 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Leica SL front
Portability
67 Imaging
72 Features
78 Overall
74

Canon R5 C vs Leica SL Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Released January 2022
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
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 601
  • Renewed by Leica SL2
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Canon R5 C vs Leica SL Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon R5 C and Leica SL, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and SL (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R5 C was manufactured 6 years after the SL which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the R5 C matches up vs the SL with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Leica SL

		

		

			
 R5 C SL 
LaunchedJanuary 2022October 2015More modern by 77 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Canon R5 C

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R5 C and Leica SL

		

		

			
 R5 C SL 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Leica SL Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 C features physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Leica SL has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the R5 C vs the SL.
Canon R5 C vs Leica SL size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R5 C and SL is 57 and 67 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Leica SL top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 C and SL.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon R5 C to resolve extra detail due to its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern R5 C will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Canon R5 C vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 C vs Leica SL Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R5 C
Portrait photography with Leica SL
88
 you can focus manually
 high MP (45MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
83
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R5 C Street photography details
Leica SL Street photography details
72
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
69
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (50,000)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R5 C Sports photography advice
Leica SL Sports photography advice
79
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/8,000s)
 high MP (45 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 sensor has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery power (320 CIPA)
67
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery life (400 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R5 C Travel photography highlights
Leica SL Travel photography highlights
72
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 high MP (45 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 terrible battery power (320 per charge)
65
 environment proof
 provides focus via touch
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 bad battery life (400 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R5 C Landscape photography highlights
Leica SL Landscape photography highlights
79
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a good size (3.20 inches)
 high MP (45MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 environment sealing
 2 card slots
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery power (320 CIPA)
77
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 above average ISO range (50,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 two card slots
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery life (400 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R5 C
Vlogging with Leica SL
72
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 has face detect focusing
 video res high (8192 x 4320 pixels)
 includes mic support
 lack of image stabilization
33
 touchscreen
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone socket
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
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Canon R5 C vs Leica SL Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Leica SL
 Canon EOS R5 CLeica SL
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R5 C Leica SL
Otherwise known as - Typ 601
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-01-19 2015-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 8192 x 5464 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data    
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 1053 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica L
Number of lenses 30 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.20 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 4,400k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 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 8192x4320 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lb) 847 gr (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 photos 400 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots 2 2
Launch price $4,499 $7,450