EOS R8vs Leica SL2
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
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 R8 (2023)
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF 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 r8 is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | 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 | Single SD UHS-II slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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