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Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2

Portability
57 Imaging
82 Features
89 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
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Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2 Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Launched January 2022
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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Launched November 2019
  • Previous Model is Leica SL
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Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon R5 C versus Leica SL2, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the R5 C (45MP) and the SL2 (47MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R5 C was manufactured 2 years after the SL2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the R5 C matches up vs the SL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Leica SL2

		

		

			
 R5 C SL2 
LaunchedJanuary 2022November 2019Newer by 27 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Canon R5 C

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R5 C and Leica SL2

		

		

			
 R5 C SL2 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.20"3.2"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution2100k2100kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 C has got outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Leica SL2 has dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R5 C versus Leica SL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the R5 C vs the SL2.
Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 C and SL2 is 57 and 57 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 C and SL2.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Leica SL2 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger R5 C is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R5 C Portrait photography highlights
Leica SL2 Portrait photography highlights
89
 manual focus
 fantastic megapixels (45 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
88
 focusing manually
 fantastic megapixels (47MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon R5 C as a Street photography camera
 Leica SL2 as a Street photography camera
72
 screen articulates
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 features focus by touch
 weather proof
 good high ISO (51,200)
 no image stabilization
72
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 weather proof
 good high ISO (50,000)
 no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison
Canon R5 C Sports photography information
Leica SL2 Sports photography information
79
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/8,000s)
 fantastic megapixels (45 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 supports phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
 low battery (320 per charge)
80
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 fantastic megapixels (47MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proof
 not so great battery (370 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R5 C Travel photography highlights
Leica SL2 Travel photography highlights
72
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 fantastic megapixels (45 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery (320 per charge)
65
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 fantastic megapixels (47 megapixels)
 not so great battery (370 CIPA)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R5 C Landscape photography advice
Leica SL2 Landscape photography advice
79
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.20")
 fantastic megapixels (45MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 has dual storage slots
 no image stabilization
 low battery (320 shots)
83
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 fantastic megapixels (47 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 no anti aliasing filter
 good high ISO (50,000)
 saves RAW files
 weather proof
 has dual storage slots
 not so great battery (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R5 C Vlogging factors
Leica SL2 Vlogging factors
72
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 comes with face detection focusing
 video resolution high (8192 x 4320 resolution)
 comes with external mic jack
 no image stabilization
36
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect focus
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone jack
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Leica SL2
 Canon EOS R5 CLeica SL2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R5 C Leica SL2
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-01-19 2019-11-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Maestro III
Sensor type 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 45 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 8192 x 5464 8368 x 5584
Highest native ISO 51200 50000
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Leica L
Available lenses 30 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.20 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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 1/8000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 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    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 @ 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 8192x4320 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lb) 835 grams (1.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos 370 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model LP-E6NH BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots 2 2
Price at launch $4,499 $5,995