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Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81

Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump 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
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Superseded the Canon R6
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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced November 2019
  • Superseded the Leica SL
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Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon R6 II versus Leica SL2, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and SL2 (47MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The R6 II was introduced 3 years after the SL2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the R6 II scores vs the SL2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Leica SL2

 R6 II SL2 
AnnouncedNovember 2022November 2019Newer by 37 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Canon R6 II

 SL2 R6 II 
Display sizing3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1620kClearer display (+480k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Leica SL2

 R6 II SL2 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 II has physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Leica SL2 has proportions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the R6 II vs the SL2.

Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the R6 II and SL2 is 61 and 57 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 II and SL2.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Leica SL2 to give more detail using its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger R6 II will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography features
Leica SL2 Portrait photography features
86
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
88
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II Street photography info
Leica SL2 Street photography info
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (102,400)
72
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R6 II
Sports photography with Leica SL2
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery (360 CIPA)
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery life (370 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography information
Leica SL2 Travel photography information
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery (360 per charge)
65
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (47 megapixels)
bad battery life (370 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Leica SL2 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery (360 shots)
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
bad battery life (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2 as a Vlogging camera
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Leica SL2
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IILeica SL2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Leica SL2
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-11-02 2019-11-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Maestro III
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 47MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 8368 x 5584
Highest native ISO 102400 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 4897 225
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Leica L
Available lenses 35 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1800 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 @ 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 835 grams (1.84 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
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 360 photographs 370 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model LP-E6NH BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail price $2,499 $5,995