EOS R100vs Leica SL2
Canon
EOS R100 (2023)
Starting from £529 new
Best for First camera / beginner photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.
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 R100 (2023)
- First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
- Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
- Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
- Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed
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 r100 is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R100 | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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