EOS R6 Mark IIvs Leica SL2
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
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 R6 Mark II (2022)
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
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 r6 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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