Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
Leica
84 Overall Score
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Canon EOS R EOS R8
Canon
51 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Canon EOS R EOS R8
72 out of 100 high confidence 523 reviews
The Canon EOS R8 is widely praised for its excellent image quality, lightweight design, and impressive autofocus, making it a great value for full-frame photography. However, many users report significant overheating issues, especially when shooting 4K 60fps video or in warm conditions, and the small battery life is a common complaint. Some also note the lack of in-body image stabilization and occasional quality control or customer service problems.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Lightweight and portable design
- Impressive autofocus performance
- Great value for full-frame
- Same sensor as R6 Mark II
Cons
- Overheating during 4K 60fps video
- Poor battery life
- No in-body image stabilization
- Single memory card slot
- Overheating when shooting stills in warm weather
Image quality 35
Overheating 28
Battery life 20
Autofocus 18
Build quality 15
Value for money 14
Scores
Wedding Events
Video
Photography
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Youtube
Vlogging
Specifications
| Leica SL SL2 | Canon EOS R EOS R8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 47.29999923706055 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | Maestro III | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 225 | PhotoPhase Detection: 4897VideoPhase Detection: 4067 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 40 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 20 fps | 40 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/40000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 180 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | — | ✗ |
| Codec | MOV, MP4 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.83 kg | 0.41 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 370 shots★ | 150 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C (USB 3.1) | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | HDMI | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Canon EOS R EOS R8
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong burst (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong video (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average battery (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL2
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 5 of 33 specs.