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Canon G15 vs Leica SL2

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81

Canon G15 vs Leica SL2 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon G12
  • New Model is Canon G16
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced November 2019
  • Old Model is Leica SL
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Canon G15 vs Leica SL2 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon G15 versus Leica SL2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and SL2 (47MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and SL2 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was revealed 8 years earlier than the SL2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G15 being a Compact camera and the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G15 matches up versus the SL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Leica SL2

 G15 SL2 

Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Canon G15

 SL2 G15 
AnnouncedNovember 2019September 2012More modern by 86 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kClearer display (+1178k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G15 and Leica SL2

 G15 SL2 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon G15 vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G15 has got exterior measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Leica SL2 has sizing of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

Check out the Canon G15 versus Leica SL2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G15 versus the SL2.

Canon G15 vs Leica SL2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and SL2 is 86 and 57 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and SL2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G15 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Leica SL2 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Leica SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography advice
Leica SL2 Portrait photography advice
48
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
88
you can focus manually
resolution is high (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography details
Leica SL2 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (352 grams)
72
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography factors
Leica SL2 Sports photography factors
39
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is high (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery (370 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography information
Leica SL2 Travel photography information
61
good battery pack (350 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (352g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
65
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is high (47MP)
terrible battery (370 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography info
Leica SL2 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is high (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging advice
Leica SL2 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than average (352 grams)
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon G15 vs Leica SL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Leica SL2
 Canon PowerShot G15Leica SL2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Leica SL2
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-09-17 2019-11-06
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Maestro III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 47MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 8368 x 5584
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 225
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Crop factor 4.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1800s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/40000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 pounds) 835 gr (1.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 370 images
Battery form Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NB-10L BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $499 $5,995