EOS Mvs Leica SL2
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors — EOS M (2012): Canon's first mirrorless — a historic body that broke new ground with touch-AF and EF-M, but its sluggish contrast-detect system quickly became its Achilles heel.
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
EOS M (2012)
- Canon shooters who want the camera that started Canon's mirrorless story
- Budget first-time mirrorless buyers who already own EF/EF-S glass
- Collectors of significant digital camera milestones
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 eos m is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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