EOS RPvs Leica SL2
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
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 RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
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 rp is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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