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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
76 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).
Look at the Canon R5 C versus Leica SL2-S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
	
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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
85
 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)
85
 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