EOS Rvs Leica SL2
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
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 R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
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 r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
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