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Canon R50 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79

Canon R50 vs Leica SL2-S 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-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - 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
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Revealed December 2020
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Canon R50 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon R50 and Leica SL2-S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the SL2-S (24MP) is fairly similar but the R50 (APS-C) and SL2-S (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The R50 was launched 2 years after the SL2-S which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the R50 scores versus the SL2-S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 R50 SL2-S 
RevealedFebruary 2023December 2020Newer by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 SL2-S R50 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 R50 SL2-S 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R50 enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has sizing of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
Check out the Canon R50 and Leica SL2-S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the R50 versus the SL2-S.
Canon R50 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and SL2-S is 75 and 55 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and SL2-S.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The R50 uses the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern R50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon R50 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
83
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
85
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Street photography camera
77
 screen articulates
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 provides touch focus
 good ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 has touch focus
 weather proofing
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
 heavier than competition (931 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography highlights
Leica SL2-S Sports photography highlights
77
 silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 comes with phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 high fps (20.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (510 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography features
Leica SL2-S Travel photography features
84
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
65
 better than average battery life (510 shots)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 has touch focus
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 heavier than competition (931g)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Leica SL2-S
80
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 good ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 no image stabilization
85
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (510 shots)
 has double storage slots
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging highlights
Leica SL2-S Vlogging highlights
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have mic jack
 no image stabilization
32
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detect focusing
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has mic port
 display is not selfie friendly
 heavier than competition (931g)
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Canon R50 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Leica SL2-S
 Canon EOS R50Leica SL2-S
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R50 Leica SL2-S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2020-12-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 32000 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 651 225
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 37 36
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1800s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 / 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video 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 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375g (0.83 lbs) 931g (2.05 lbs)
Physical 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 pictures 510 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at release $679 $4,895