EOS R10vs Leica SL2
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS R10 (2022): Canon's most affordable RF body — Dual Pixel AF and a vari-angle screen in a compact, lightweight package.
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 R10 (2022)
- Enthusiast beginners who want more control than the R50 offers
- Action and wildlife photographers on a budget needing fast burst
- EOS M or DSLR users moving into the RF APS-C ecosystem
- Sports and family photographers who want reliable subject tracking affordably
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 r10 is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R10 (2022) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 429g body only | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R10 | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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