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Canon R7 vs Leica TL2

Portability
64
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Canon R7 vs Leica TL2 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Revealed May 2022
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released July 2017
  • Old Model is Leica TL
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Canon R7 vs Leica TL2 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon R7 versus Leica TL2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and TL2 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R7 was announced 4 years after the TL2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the R7 matches up versus the TL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Leica TL2

 R7 TL2 
ReleasedMay 2022July 2017More modern by 60 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1230kSharper screen (+390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Canon R7

 TL2 R7 
Screen dimensions3.7"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Common features in the Canon R7 and Leica TL2

 R7 TL2 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R7 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R7 offers external dimensions 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 TL2 has dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the R7 and the TL2.

Canon R7 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R7 and TL2 is 64 and 85 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R7 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R7 and TL2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon R7 to provide extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern R7 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon R7 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Canon R7 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R7 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R7 Portrait photography info
Leica TL2 Portrait photography info
85
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R7 Street photography details
Leica TL2 Street photography details
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
heavier than competition (612g)
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R7 as a Sports photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (660 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
62
silent shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R7
Travel photography with Leica TL2
74
good battery power (660 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (612 grams)
63
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R7 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (660 per charge)
two card slots
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R7 Vlogging details
Leica TL2 Vlogging details
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
heavier than competition (612 grams)
33
touch screen
provides face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Canon R7 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Leica TL2
 Canon EOS R7Leica TL2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R7 Leica TL2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-05-24 2017-07-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 33MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 6016 x 4014
Highest native ISO 32000 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 651 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica L
Amount of lenses 35 4
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 612g (1.35 lbs) 399g (0.88 lbs)
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 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BP-DC13
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Double UHS-II SD card slot Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two One
Launch cost $1,499 $2,195