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Canon R7 vs Leica CL

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82 Imaging
68 Features
58 Overall
64

Canon R7 vs Leica CL Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Announced May 2022
Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Launched November 2017
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Canon R7 vs Leica CL Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon R7 vs Leica CL, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and CL (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R7 was released 4 years after the CL which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the R7 matches up vs the CL when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Leica CL

		

		

			
 R7 CL 
LaunchedMay 2022November 2017More modern by 55 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Canon R7

		

		

			
 CL R7 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R7 and Leica CL

		

		

			
 R7 CL 
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Leica CL Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R7 provides exterior dimensions of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) whilst the Leica CL has proportions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the R7 compared to the CL.
Canon R7 vs Leica CL size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R7 and CL is 64 and 82 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Leica CL top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R7 and CL.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon R7 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer R7 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R7 vs Leica CL sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R7 Portrait photography info
Leica CL Portrait photography info
85
 you can focus manually
 excellent megapixels (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
72
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 focusing manually not possible
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Street Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Street photography camera
 Leica CL as a Street photography camera
74
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 environment sealing
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 heavier than competition (612 grams)
73
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 has touch to focus
 great ISO range (50,000)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R7 Sports photography info
Leica CL Sports photography info
87
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (33MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery life (660 per charge)
 supports phase detect AF
62
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/25,000 seconds)
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery power (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R7
Travel photography with Leica CL
74
 great battery life (660 shots)
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 excellent megapixels (33MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 heavier than competition (612 grams)
66
 has touch to focus
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R7 Landscape photography advice
Leica CL Landscape photography advice
86
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent megapixels (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 great battery life (660 per charge)
 has double storage slots
68
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 great ISO range (50,000)
 exports RAW files
 focusing manually not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery power (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R7 Vlogging highlights
Leica CL Vlogging highlights
74
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic port
 heavier than competition (612 grams)
33
 has touchscreen
 supports face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 missing external microphone support
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Canon R7 vs Leica CL Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Leica CL
 Canon EOS R7Leica CL
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R7 Leica CL
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2017-11-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 6014 x 4014
Maximum native ISO 32000 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 651 49
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Leica L
Number of lenses 35 30
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/25000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 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    
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 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 PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 612 grams (1.35 lbs) 403 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 660 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BP-DC12
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $1,499 $3,799