Canon EOS 90Dvs Leica SL2
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife & Dslr Enthusiasts — Canon EOS 90D (2019): The best APS-C DSLR Canon ever made — 32MP, 10fps, weather sealing, and an optical viewfinder experience no mirrorless can replicate.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
- DSLR photographers who aren't ready to switch to mirrorless
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want optical viewfinder tracking
- Canon APS-C DSLR users upgrading to 32.5MP and faster burst
- Photographers who prefer the battery life and handling of a traditional DSLR
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Quick take: The leica sl2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the canon eos 90d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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