Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
Leica
84 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS R8 EOS R8
Canon
64 Overall Score
Scores
Wedding Events
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Video
Beginner
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Youtube
Specifications
| Leica SL SL2 | Canon EOS R8 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 Type D★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Leica SL SL2 Black 2021
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Canon EOS R8 EOS R8
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong burst (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average battery (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Leica SL SL2 Black 20210.020score per dollar
vs
Canon EOS R8 EOS R80.053score per dollar
Canon EOS R8 EOS R8 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Leica SL SL2
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 4 of 33 specs.
