Clicky

Canon R5 vs Leica X-U

Portability
59
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Leica X-U front
Portability
64
Imaging
60
Features
52
Overall
56

Canon R5 vs Leica X-U Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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 X-U
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
  • 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Also Known as Typ 113
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Canon R5 vs Leica X-U Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon R5 versus Leica X-U, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and X-U (16MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and X-U (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

The R5 was manufactured 4 years later than the X-U and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica X-U being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R5 grades vs the X-U for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Leica X-U

 R5 X-U 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2016Fresher by 55 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kCrisper display (+1180k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Canon R5

 X-U R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Leica X-U

 R5 X-U 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display

Canon R5 vs Leica X-U Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 features outside measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Leica X-U has dimensions of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

Check out the Canon R5 versus Leica X-U in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the R5 compared to the X-U.

Canon R5 vs Leica X-U size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and X-U is 59 and 64 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Leica X-U top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Leica X-U Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 and X-U.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R5 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R5 will give more detail due to its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger R5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R5 vs Leica X-U sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Leica X-U Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Leica X-U Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 Portrait photography factors
Leica X-U Portrait photography factors
88
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (45MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
76
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Street Comparison

Canon R5 as a Street photography camera
Leica X-U as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
64
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (635g)
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography advice
Leica X-U Sports photography advice
84
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery (320 per charge)
55
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
great battery life (450 CIPA)
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Travel Comparison

Canon R5 Travel photography features
Leica X-U Travel photography features
68
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count amazing (45 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (320 CIPA)
62
great battery life (450 CIPA)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (635 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica X-U as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (45MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
low battery (320 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
63
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R5
Vlogging with Leica X-U
79
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (8192 x 4320 pixels)
does have external mic port
25
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (635 grams)
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Canon R5 vs Leica X-U Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Leica X-U
 Canon EOS R5Leica X-U
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R5 Leica X-U
Also referred to as - Typ 113
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-07-09 2016-01-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 8192 x 5464 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 51200 12500
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1053 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.7-16.0
Total lenses 17 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 738 gr (1.63 lb) 635 gr (1.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5")
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 450 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BP-DC8
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Cost at release $3,899 $3,495