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Canon R7 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R7 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79

Canon R7 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Revealed May 2022
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced December 2020
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Canon R7 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon R7 versus Leica SL2-S, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and SL2-S (24MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and SL2-S (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R7 was manufactured 18 months later than the SL2-S which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the R7 matches up versus the SL2-S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 R7 SL2-S 
IntroducedMay 2022December 2020Fresher by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Canon R7

		

		

			
 SL2-S R7 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1620kClearer screen (+480k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R7 and Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 R7 SL2-S 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R7 provides exterior measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) while 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).
Check the Canon R7 versus Leica SL2-S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the R7 vs the SL2-S.
Canon R7 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the R7 and SL2-S is 64 and 55 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R7 and SL2-S.
To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R7 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon R7 will give more detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher R7 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
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Canon R7 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R7 Portrait photography highlights
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography highlights
85
 you can focus manually
 excellent MP (33 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
85
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R7 Street photography advice
Leica SL2-S Street photography advice
74
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 weather proof
 good ISO range (32,000)
 more heavy than competitors (612 grams)
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 weather sealing
 good ISO range (50,000)
 no articulating screen
 heavier than average (931 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R7 Sports photography information
Leica SL2-S Sports photography information
87
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (33 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proof
 good battery life (660 shots)
 sensor has phase detect AF
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery life (510 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Travel photography camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
74
 good battery life (660 per charge)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 excellent MP (33 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competitors (612g)
65
 good battery life (510 per charge)
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 heavier than average (931g)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R7 Landscape photography information
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography information
86
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (33MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 good ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 good battery life (660 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
85
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 good ISO range (50,000)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 good battery life (510 shots)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R7 Vlogging advice
Leica SL2-S Vlogging advice
74
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors (612 grams)
32
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detection focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external mic jack
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 heavier than average (931g)
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Leica SL2-S
 Canon EOS R7Leica SL2-S
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R7 Leica SL2-S
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-05-24 2020-12-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 32000 50000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 651 225
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Leica L
Number of lenses 35 36
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1800s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 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 format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 612 gr (1.35 lbs) 931 gr (2.05 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 510 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Double UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $1,499 $4,895