Canon R6 II vs Leica SL
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Canon R6 II vs Leica SL Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Launched November 2022
- Old Model is Canon R6
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 50000
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
- Announced October 2015
- Alternative Name is Typ 601
- Newer Model is Leica SL2

Canon R6 II vs Leica SL Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon R6 II vs Leica SL, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the SL (24MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

The R6 II was introduced 7 years later than the SL and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the R6 II matches up versus the SL when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon R6 II vs Leica SL Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Leica SL. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R6 II Gallery and Leica SL Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Leica SL
R6 II | SL | |||
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Announced | November 2022 | ![]() | October 2015 | More recent by 86 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Canon R6 II
SL | R6 II |
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Common features in the Canon R6 II and Leica SL
R6 II | SL | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon R6 II vs Leica SL Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 II has got outside dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Leica SL has dimensions of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).
Check out the Canon R6 II vs Leica SL in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R6 II compared to the SL.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and SL is 61 and 67 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 II and SL.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher R6 II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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Canon R6 II vs Leica SL Specifications
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Leica SL | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Leica SL |
Also Known as | - | Typ 601 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2022-11-02 | 2015-10-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Maestro II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 50000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 4897 | 49 |
Cross focus points | 1053 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon RF | Leica L |
Number of lenses | 35 | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.00" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,620k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 4,400k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 gr (1.50 lbs) | 847 gr (1.87 lbs) |
Dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 88 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1821 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 400 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6NH | BP-SCL4 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) |
Card slots | Dual | Dual |
Launch cost | $2,499 | $7,450 |