Canon G15 vs Leica SL2
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Canon G15 vs Leica SL2 Key Specs
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon G15 vs Leica SL2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 & Leica SL2. The full galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery & Leica SL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Leica SL2
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Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Canon G15
SL2 | G15 | |||
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Announced | November 2019 | September 2012 | More modern by 86 months | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 922k | Clearer display (+1178k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Leica SL2
G15 | SL2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and SL2 is 86 and 57 respectively.
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.
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Canon G15 vs Leica SL2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Leica SL2 | |
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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 |