Canon SX600 HS vs Leica SL2-S

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX600 HS and Leica SL2-S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and SL2-S (24MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and SL2-S (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 8 years prior to 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 SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX600 HS scores against the SL2-S for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Leica SL2-S. The full galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Leica SL2-S Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS and the SL2-S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and SL2-S is 93 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and SL2-S.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX600 HS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Leica SL2-S will provide greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX600 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.