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Canon R6 II vs Leica SL

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Leica SL front
Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74

Canon R6 II vs Leica SL Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(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
Leica SL
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Leica SL

 R6 II SL 
AnnouncedNovember 2022October 2015More recent by 86 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Canon R6 II

 SL R6 II 

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Leica SL

 R6 II SL 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3.00"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).

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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.

Canon R6 II vs Leica SL size comparison

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

Canon R6 II vs Leica SL top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon R6 II vs Leica SL sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Leica SL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography features
Leica SL Portrait photography features
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II Street photography factors
Leica SL Street photography factors
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
69
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R6 II
Sports photography with Leica SL
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery (360 shots)
67
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (400 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R6 II
Travel photography with Leica SL
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (360 per charge)
65
environment sealing
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
low battery power (400 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography information
Leica SL Landscape photography information
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery (360 CIPA)
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging information
Leica SL Vlogging information
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
33
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R6 II vs Leica SL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Leica SL
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IILeica SL
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