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Canon R6 vs Leica SL

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Leica SL front
Portability
67
Imaging
72
Features
78
Overall
74

Canon R6 vs Leica SL Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched July 2020
  • Updated by Canon R6 II
Leica SL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Also referred to as Typ 601
  • Newer Model is Leica SL2
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Canon R6 vs Leica SL Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon R6 versus Leica SL, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the SL (24MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R6 was manufactured 4 years after the SL which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the R6 scores vs the SL for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Leica SL

 R6 SL 
ReleasedJuly 2020October 2015Newer by 58 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Canon R6

 SL R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Leica SL

 R6 SL 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R6 vs Leica SL Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 enjoys exterior measurements 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") along with a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the R6 against the SL.

Canon R6 vs Leica SL size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R6 and SL is 61 and 67 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Leica SL top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and SL.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Leica SL to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent R6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 vs Leica SL sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography info
Leica SL Portrait photography info
84
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
83
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography info
Leica SL Street photography info
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
69
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R6
Sports photography with Leica SL
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery (360 per charge)
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 as a Travel photography camera
Leica SL as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (360 CIPA)
65
environment proof
has focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography features
Leica SL Landscape photography features
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery (360 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R6
Vlogging with Leica SL
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
33
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R6 vs Leica SL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Leica SL
 Canon EOS R6Leica SL
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R6 Leica SL
Also Known as - Typ 601
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-09 2015-10-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X Maestro II
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 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 102400 50000
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 6072 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica L
Number of lenses 17 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 4,400 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 847 grams (1.87 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 photographs 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at release $2,499 $7,450