Canon T6i vs Leica SL2-S
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Canon T6i vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
- Old Model is Canon 700D
- Replacement is Canon T7i
(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

Canon T6i vs Leica SL2-S Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon T6i versus Leica SL2-S, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the SL2-S (24MP) is pretty close but the T6i (APS-C) and SL2-S (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

The T6i was brought out 6 years earlier than the SL2-S and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the T6i matches up versus the SL2-S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon T6i vs Leica SL2-S Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T6i & Leica SL2-S. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon T6i Gallery & Leica SL2-S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Leica SL2-S
T6i | SL2-S | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Canon T6i
SL2-S | T6i | |||
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Introduced | December 2020 | ![]() | February 2015 | More recent by 71 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Canon T6i and Leica SL2-S
T6i | SL2-S | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon T6i vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6i features physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
Contrast the Canon T6i versus Leica SL2-S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the T6i and the SL2-S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the T6i and SL2-S is 66 and 55 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T6i and SL2-S.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The T6i contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The older T6i will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon T6i vs Leica SL2-S Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Leica SL2-S | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Leica SL2-S |
Also called as | EOS 750D / Kiss X8i | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2020-12-10 |
Body design | Compact SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 12800 | 50000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 225 |
Cross focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Leica L |
Number of lenses | 326 | 36 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 1800s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 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 | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 555 grams (1.22 pounds) | 931 grams (2.05 pounds) |
Dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 919 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photos | 510 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | BP-SCL4 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Launch price | $749 | $4,895 |