How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Leica
Leica SL2-S vs Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Short AnswerCanon EOS R5 Mark II wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionCanon EOS R5 Mark II
Continuous ShootingCanon EOS R5 Mark II
Battery LifeLeica SL2-S
WeightCanon EOS R5 Mark II
Launch PriceCanon EOS R5 Mark II
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A24.6
B45
Electronic Burst (fps)
A25
B30
Battery (Shots)
A510
B340
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A931
B746
Form Factor
146 × 107 × 83 mm
138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Leica SL2-S If…
- Higher battery life (510 shots vs 340 shots)
Choose Canon EOS R5 Mark II If…
- Higher resolution (45 MP vs 24.6 MP)
- Higher continuous shooting (30 fps vs 25 fps)
- Lighter body (746 g vs 931 g)
- Costs less at launch ($4299 vs $4895)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Leica SL2-S | Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 24.6 MP | 45 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 100000 | 51200 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 225 | — |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 9 fps | — |
| Electronic Burst | 25 fps | 30 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | 1/16000 | — |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76M | 5.76M |
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | — | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | C4K 60p | 8K 60p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 (to 30p ALL-I); 8-bit 4:2:0 at 60p | — |
| Log Profile | L-Log | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 931 g | 746 g |
| Card Slots | 1 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 510 Shots | 340 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 4895 | 4299 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.