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Canon R8 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
71 Imaging
78 Features
85 Overall
80
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55 Imaging
76 Features
84 Overall
79

Canon R8 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2023
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - 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
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Revealed December 2020
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Canon R8 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon R8 versus Leica SL2-S, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the SL2-S (24MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R8 was released 2 years after the SL2-S which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the R8 grades vs the SL2-S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 R8 SL2-S 
RevealedFebruary 2023December 2020Newer by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Canon R8

		

		

			
 SL2-S R8 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1620kClearer display (+480k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R8 and Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
 R8 SL2-S 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R8 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R8 comes with exterior dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has proportions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
Examine the Canon R8 versus Leica SL2-S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the R8 against the SL2-S.
Canon R8 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and SL2-S is 71 and 55 respectively.
Canon R8 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R8 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R8 and SL2-S.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to take the launch date  of the cameras into account. The newer R8 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R8 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R8 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R8 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R8 as a Portrait photography camera
 Leica SL2-S as a Portrait photography camera
86
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
85
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R8 Street photography factors
Leica SL2-S Street photography factors
77
 screen articulates
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 weather proof
 great ISO range (102,400)
 no image stabilization
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 environment proof
 good high ISO (50,000)
 screen is fixed
 heavier than average (931 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R8 Sports photography factors
Leica SL2-S Sports photography factors
72
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 supports phase detect auto focus
 low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery life (290 per charge)
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 high frames per second (20.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (510 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R8
Travel photography with Leica SL2-S
77
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
65
 better than average battery power (510 per charge)
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 heavier than average (931 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R8 Landscape photography features
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography features
78
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00")
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 great ISO range (102,400)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery life (290 per charge)
85
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 good high ISO (50,000)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (510 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R8 Vlogging info
Leica SL2-S Vlogging info
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 has face detection focus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone support
 no image stabilization
32
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect focusing
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic jack
 screen is not selfie friendly
 heavier than average (931g)
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Canon R8 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Leica SL2-S
 Canon EOS R8Leica SL2-S
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R8 Leica SL2-S
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2020-12-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 102400 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 37 36
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1800 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 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 PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 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 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file 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 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 461 gr (1.02 lbs) 931 gr (2.05 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3295 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 510 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at launch $1,499 $4,895