EOS R6vs Leica SL2
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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.
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 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
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 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
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