Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S
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![Canon EOS R6 Mark II front Canon EOS R6 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R6-Mark-II/Canon-R6-II-front.jpg)
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Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Released November 2022
- Succeeded the Canon R6
(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 R6 II vs Leica SL2-S Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the SL2-S (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).
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The R6 II was revealed 24 months later than the SL2-S making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the R6 II scores versus the SL2-S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R6 Mark II & Leica SL2-S. The full galleries are provided at Canon R6 II Gallery & Leica SL2-S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Leica SL2-S
R6 II | SL2-S | |||
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Revealed | November 2022 | ![]() | December 2020 | More recent by 24 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Canon R6 II
SL2-S | R6 II | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1620k | Crisper display (+480k dot) |
Common features in the Canon R6 II and Leica SL2-S
R6 II | SL2-S | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R6 II provides exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has sizing of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
Compare the Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the R6 II vs the SL2-S.
![Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S size comparison Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-Mark-II-vs-Leica-SL2-S-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and SL2-S is 61 and 55 respectively.
![Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-Mark-II-vs-Leica-SL2-S-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 II and SL2-S.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger R6 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-Mark-II-vs-Leica-SL2-S-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-Mark-II-vs-Leica-SL2-S-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S Specifications
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Leica SL2-S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Leica SL2-S |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2022-11-02 | 2020-12-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 50000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 4897 | 225 |
Cross type focus points | 1053 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Leica L |
Available lenses | 35 | 36 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.00 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,620k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 5,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 1800s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | 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 | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
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 / 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 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 lb) | 931 grams (2.05 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | 360 photos | 510 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6NH | BP-SCL4 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Price at release | $2,499 | $4,895 |