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Canon R7 vs Leica TL

Portability
64
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Canon R7 vs Leica TL Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Released May 2022
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Revealed November 2016
  • Newer Model is Leica TL2
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Canon R7 vs Leica TL Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon R7 and Leica TL, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and TL (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R7 was launched 5 years after the TL which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the R7 grades vs the TL in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Leica TL

 R7 TL 
RevealedMay 2022November 2016More modern by 68 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1230kClearer screen (+390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Canon R7

 TL R7 
Screen dimensions3.7"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Common features in the Canon R7 and Leica TL

 R7 TL 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R7 vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R7 provides outside measurements 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 TL has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the R7 against the TL.

Canon R7 vs Leica TL size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R7 and TL is 64 and 85 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Canon R7 vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R7 and TL.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon R7 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer R7 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon R7 vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Canon R7 vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R7 vs Leica TL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R7 Portrait photography advice
Leica TL Portrait photography advice
85
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
76
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R7 Street photography highlights
Leica TL Street photography highlights
74
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than average (612 grams)
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R7
Sports photography with Leica TL
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (660 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
55
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R7 Travel photography advice
Leica TL Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery life (660 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (612 grams)
70
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R7 Landscape photography info
Leica TL Landscape photography info
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (660 CIPA)
2 card slots
70
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R7 Vlogging information
Leica TL Vlogging information
74
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
more heavy than average (612 grams)
33
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Canon R7 vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Leica TL
 Canon EOS R7Leica TL
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R7 Leica TL
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2022-05-24 2016-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 32000 12500
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 651 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Leica L
Number of lenses 35 4
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00" 3.7"
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 612 gr (1.35 lb) 384 gr (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 pictures 400 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BP-DC13
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Double UHS-II SD card slot Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual One
Launch cost $1,499 $1,009