Leica SL SL3 Reporter Olive Green 2024
Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Leica SL SL3 Reporter Olive Green 2024
The Leica SL3 Reporter is highly praised for its exceptional build quality and user-friendly interface. Reviewers note it feels smaller and lighter than the SL2, with improved ergonomics and faster autofocus. The camera is described as the best in class for handling and results, especially with M glass in studio settings. It is a mirrorless camera with weather sealing (IP54), not a DSLR.
Pros
- Leica build quality
- Smaller and lighter than SL2
- User-friendly interface with 3 dials
- Improved ergonomics
- Faster autofocus than SL2
Cons
- Limited review sample size
- No negative feedback reported
Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Black 2024
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, especially for sports and wildlife, with many users noting a significant upgrade from the original R5. However, several reviewers report overheating issues during extended use, particularly in warm conditions, and some express disappointment with high ISO noise and occasional freezing or autofocus failures. The camera's pre-capture and eye-tracking features are game-changers for action photography, but the need for new LP-E6P batteries to unlock full functionality is a common frustration.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus speed and accuracy
- Excellent for sports and wildlife photography
- Pre-capture feature for action shots
- Eye-tracking autofocus works well
- Improved viewfinder with no blackout
Cons
- Overheating during extended use
- High ISO noise at higher settings
- Occasional freezing and lockups
- Autofocus failures in some conditions
- Requires new LP-E6P batteries for full functionality
Scores
Specifications
| Leica SL SL3 Reporter | Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 60.29999923706055 MP★ | 45 MP |
| ISO Range | 50★ | 100 |
| Processor | Maestro IV | DIGIC Accelerator |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 315 | PhotoPhase Detection: 1053VideoPhase Detection: 975 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 15 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.265, H.264, ProRes 422 HQ | H.264/MP4/XF-AVC S/XF-HEVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots | 5.8M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 260 shots | 320 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL3 Reporter Olive Green 2024
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Black 2024
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
Pricing
Leica SL SL3 Reporter Olive Green 2024
No current pricing available
Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Black 2024
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.
