EOS R6vs Leica Q2
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
Street, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the eos r6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 718g |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
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