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Canon T6i vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Canon T6i vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Canon T6i
(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
Leica SL2-S
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Leica SL2-S

 T6i SL2-S 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Canon T6i

 SL2-S T6i 
IntroducedDecember 2020February 2015More recent by 71 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon T6i and Leica SL2-S

 T6i SL2-S 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon T6i vs Leica SL2-S size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon T6i vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T6i
Portrait photography with Leica SL2-S
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
85
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography details
Leica SL2-S Street photography details
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
heavier than average (931 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i as a Sports photography camera
Leica SL2-S as a Sports photography camera
61
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (440 per charge)
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (510 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography info
Leica SL2-S Travel photography info
66
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (440 per charge)
65
better than average battery power (510 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
heavier than average (931g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i as a Landscape photography camera
Leica SL2-S as a Landscape photography camera
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (440 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (510 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging highlights
Leica SL2-S Vlogging highlights
72
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
lack of image stabilization
32
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (931 grams)
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Canon T6i vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Leica SL2-S
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iLeica SL2-S
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