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Canon R5 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
59 Imaging
80 Features
90 Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
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Canon R5 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched July 2020
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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Launched December 2020
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Canon R5 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon R5 and Leica SL2-S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and SL2-S (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R5 was launched 5 months earlier than the SL2-S which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the R5 grades against the SL2-S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 R5 SL2-S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Canon R5

		

		

			
 SL2-S R5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R5 and Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 R5 SL2-S 
LaunchedJuly 2020December 2020Same generation
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution2100k2100kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 provides external dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 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 and Leica SL2-S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the R5 vs the SL2-S.
Canon R5 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and SL2-S is 59 and 55 respectively.
Canon R5 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 and SL2-S.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon R5 to render more detail utilizing its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
	
			Canon R5 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R5
Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
88
 has manual focus
 high megapixels (45 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
85
 has manual focus
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R5
Street photography with Leica SL2-S
78
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 weather proof
 good ISO range (51,200)
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 provides touch focus
 weather sealing
 very good high ISO (50,000)
 no articulating screen
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R5 Sports photography highlights
Leica SL2-S Sports photography highlights
84
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (45 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 comes with phase detect AF
 bad battery power (320 per charge)
83
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 good battery life (510 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R5 Travel photography info
Leica SL2-S Travel photography info
68
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 high megapixels (45 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 no Time Lapse function
 bad battery power (320 CIPA)
65
 good battery life (510 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 heavier than competition in class (931g)
 does not have selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Canon R5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Landscape photography camera
79
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (45MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (51,200)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 has dual storage slots
 bad battery power (320 per charge)
 no Time Lapse function
85
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 good sized screen (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 very good high ISO (50,000)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 good battery life (510 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R5 as a Vlogging camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
79
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focusing
 high res video (8192 x 4320 pxls)
 does have external mic jack
32
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have mic port
 does not have selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition in class (931 grams)
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Canon R5 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Leica SL2-S
 Canon EOS R5Leica SL2-S
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R5 Leica SL2-S
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-09 2020-12-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 17 36
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
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
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1800 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 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 file 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 Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 738 grams (1.63 pounds) 931 grams (2.05 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 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 images 510 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Price at release $3,899 $4,895