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Canon R50 vs Leica SL2

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57 Imaging
80 Features
83 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Leica SL2 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released February 2023
Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Introduced November 2019
  • Superseded the Leica SL
Photography Glossary

Canon R50 vs Leica SL2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon R50 and Leica SL2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and SL2 (47MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and SL2 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The R50 was announced 3 years after the SL2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the R50 matches up vs the SL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Leica SL2

		

		

			
 R50 SL2 
IntroducedFebruary 2023November 2019More modern by 40 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 SL2 R50 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Leica SL2

		

		

			
 R50 SL2 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R50 comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Leica SL2 has sizing of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).
Compare the Canon R50 and Leica SL2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the R50 versus the SL2.
Canon R50 vs Leica SL2 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and SL2 is 75 and 57 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and SL2.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R50 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Leica SL2 will render more detail with its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher R50 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R50 vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Leica SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with Leica SL2
83
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 offers face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
88
 you can focus manually
 resolution is amazing (47MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography info
Leica SL2 Street photography info
77
 screen articulates
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
72
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 weather proofing
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 no moving screen
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography features
Leica SL2 Sports photography features
77
 silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 has phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
80
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is amazing (47MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 terrible battery life (370 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography details
Leica SL2 Travel photography details
84
 has bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
65
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 resolution is amazing (47MP)
 terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Leica SL2
80
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
83
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is amazing (47MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 above average high ISO (50,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 two card slots
 terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Vlogging camera
 Leica SL2 as a Vlogging camera
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 offers face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has external microphone socket
 lack of image stabilization
36
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic socket
 display is not selfie friendly
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Canon R50 vs Leica SL2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Leica SL2
 Canon EOS R50Leica SL2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R50 Leica SL2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2019-11-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Maestro III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 8368 x 5584
Maximum native ISO 32000 50000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 651 225
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 37 30
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1800 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/40000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 pounds) 835 gr (1.84 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 370 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID LP-E17 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots One Dual
Price at release $679 $5,995