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Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
61 Imaging
78 Features
92 Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79

Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(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
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 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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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 R6 II SL2-S 
RevealedNovember 2022December 2020More recent by 24 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Canon R6 II

		

		

			
 SL2-S R6 II 
Display dimensions3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1620kCrisper display (+480k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R6 II and Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 R6 II SL2-S 
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).
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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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Canon R6 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Portrait photography camera
86
 manual focus
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
85
 manual focus
 good MP (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R6 II Street photography info
Leica SL2-S Street photography info
78
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 weather proof
 very good ISO range (102,400)
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 screen is fixed
 more heavy than average (931 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R6 II
Sports photography with Leica SL2-S
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 has phase detect AF
 not so great battery life (360 per charge)
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery pack (510 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R6 II Travel photography details
Leica SL2-S Travel photography details
73
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 MP count decent (24MP)
 selfie friendly display
 not so great battery life (360 per charge)
65
 good battery pack (510 per charge)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 good MP (24MP)
 more heavy than average (931g)
 does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R6 II Landscape photography highlights
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography highlights
82
 manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proof
 has double storage slots
 not so great battery life (360 CIPA)
85
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (50,000)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery pack (510 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R6 II as a Vlogging camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Vlogging camera
80
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has microphone port
32
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with microphone port
 does not have selfie friendly display
 more heavy than average (931g)
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Canon R6 II vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Leica SL2-S
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IILeica SL2-S
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