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Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
57
Imaging
82
Features
89
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79

Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Announced January 2022
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - 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
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Introduced December 2020
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Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon R5 C versus Leica SL2-S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and SL2-S (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R5 C was launched 14 months after the SL2-S which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the R5 C grades versus the SL2-S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Leica SL2-S

 R5 C SL2-S 
IntroducedJanuary 2022December 2020Newer by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Canon R5 C

 SL2-S R5 C 

Common features in the Canon R5 C and Leica SL2-S

 R5 C SL2-S 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3.20"3.2"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution2100k2100kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 C comes with outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Leica SL2-S has measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the R5 C compared to the SL2-S.

Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2-S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 C and SL2-S is 57 and 55 respectively.

Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 C and SL2-S.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon R5 C to render greater detail utilizing its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger R5 C will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison

Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R5 C
Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
89
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (45MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
86
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 C Street photography information
Leica SL2-S Street photography information
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
heavier than competition (931 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 C Sports photography info
Leica SL2-S Sports photography info
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (510 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 C as a Travel photography camera
Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
72
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
excellent megapixels (45MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
65
good battery pack (510 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
heavier than competition (931g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 C Landscape photography factors
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.20 inches)
excellent megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (510 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 C as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
72
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (8192 x 4320 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
32
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (931g)
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Canon R5 C vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Leica SL2-S
 Canon EOS R5 CLeica SL2-S
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R5 C Leica SL2-S
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-01-19 2020-12-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 45 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8192 x 5464 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 50000
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 30 36
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.20 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1800 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 gr (1.70 pounds) 931 gr (2.05 pounds)
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 Overall 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 510 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots Two Two
Cost at release $4,499 $4,895