Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
Leica SL3 (2024)
Quick take: The leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the eos r6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | Leica SL3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £6,499 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | 410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 875g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.2" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | Leica SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — |
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