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Canon R6 vs Leica SL2

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81

Canon R6 vs Leica SL2 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Revealed July 2020
  • Refreshed by Canon R6 II
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Launched November 2019
  • Succeeded the Leica SL
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Canon R6 vs Leica SL2 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon R6 and Leica SL2, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and SL2 (47MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R6 was released 9 months later than the SL2 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the R6 scores versus the SL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Leica SL2

 R6 SL2 
LaunchedJuly 2020November 2019Fresher by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Canon R6

 SL2 R6 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1620kCrisper display (+480k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 and Leica SL2

 R6 SL2 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R6 vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 provides physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Leica SL2 has measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the R6 compared to the SL2.

Canon R6 vs Leica SL2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and SL2 is 61 and 57 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and SL2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Leica SL2 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer R6 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R6 vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica SL2 as a Portrait photography camera
84
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
88
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R6
Street photography with Leica SL2
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
72
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 as a Sports photography camera
Leica SL2 as a Sports photography camera
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high sensor resolution (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low battery pack (370 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 as a Travel photography camera
Leica SL2 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (360 CIPA)
65
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
high sensor resolution (47MP)
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography features
Leica SL2 Landscape photography features
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high sensor resolution (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2 as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon R6 vs Leica SL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Leica SL2
 Canon EOS R6Leica SL2
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R6 Leica SL2
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-07-09 2019-11-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X 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 20 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO 102400 50000
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 6072 225
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 17 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1800 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 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
Max 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 Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 835 grams (1.84 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 370 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID LP-E6NH BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots 2 2
Launch cost $2,499 $5,995