Canon EOS R3vs Leica SL2
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
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 R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
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 leica sl2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — |
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