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Canon RP vs Leica SL2

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81

Canon RP vs Leica SL2 Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Push to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2019
Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Launched November 2019
  • Older Model is Leica SL
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Canon RP vs Leica SL2 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon RP versus Leica SL2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the RP (26MP) and SL2 (47MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The RP was revealed 8 months earlier than the SL2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the RP scores versus the SL2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Leica SL2

 RP SL2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Canon RP

 SL2 RP 
LaunchedNovember 2019February 2019Fresher by 8 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon RP and Leica SL2

 RP SL2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon RP vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon RP provides external dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Leica SL2 has dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

Check the Canon RP versus Leica SL2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the RP and the SL2.

Canon RP vs Leica SL2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RP and SL2 is 70 and 57 respectively.

Canon RP vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RP and SL2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Leica SL2 to give you more detail because of its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older RP is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon RP vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Leica SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography details
Leica SL2 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
88
manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon RP Street photography factors
Leica SL2 Street photography factors
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (40,000)
no image stabilization
72
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP as a Sports photography camera
Leica SL2 as a Sports photography camera
69
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery power (250 shots)
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is fantastic (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography info
Leica SL2 Travel photography info
69
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count high (26MP)
low battery power (250 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (47MP)
terrible battery life (370 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP as a Landscape photography camera
Leica SL2 as a Landscape photography camera
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
low battery power (250 CIPA)
83
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is fantastic (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP as a Vlogging camera
Leica SL2 as a Vlogging camera
34
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Canon RP vs Leica SL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Leica SL2
 Canon EOS RPLeica SL2
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS RP Leica SL2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-14 2019-11-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 Maestro III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO 40000 50000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 4779 225
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Leica L
Number of lenses 17 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1800s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/40000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lb) 835 gr (1.84 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 370 images
Battery format Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots One 2
Price at release $999 $5,995