Leica SL2 vs Canon EOS 80D Comparison

Let’s compare the Leica SL2 vs Canon EOS 80D.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Leica SL2 and Canon EOS 80D. While Leica SL2 has 35mm sensor, Canon EOS 80D has APS-C sensor and 47.3 has a 47.3 MP and Canon EOS 80D has a 24.2 MP resolution.

  Leica SL2 Canon EOS 80D
  Leica SL2 Front Canon EOS 80D Front
Sensor and Camera Features
Brand Leica Canon
Megapixels 47.3 24.2
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format 35mm APS-C
SLR Type Mirrorless Dslr
Crop Factor 1.0x 1.6x
AA Filter None Fixed
Image Resolution 8368 x 5584 (46.7 MP, 3:2) 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2)
Body Image Stabilization Yes No
Native ISO Min 50 - Max 50000 Min 100 - Max 16000
Full ISO Settings Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000 Auto, 100 - 16000 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to 25600
Startup Time 0.5 seconds
AF System and Shooting
Auto Focus Type Contrast-detect AF with depth mapping "Leica Object Detection AF": 225 zones; Spot (can be shifted), Field (can be shifted), Multi-Field, Zone, Face detection, object Tracking, optional Touch AF; Smart AF (autonomously selects AFs and AFc), AFs (picture taken only after successful focusing), AFc (picture can be taken at any time), AF setting can be saved OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45-points, up to 45 cross-type (f/5.6), 1 dual-cross (f/2.8 and f/5.6), 27 support f/8 (9 cross-type); Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000 Auto, 100 - 16000 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to 25600
Shutter Speed Range 1/40000 - 60 sec 1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode Yes Yes
JPEG Buffer Size 100 53
AW Buffer Size 78 24
Screen/viewfinder
LCD 3.2 3.0
LCD Resolution 2,100,000 dots 1,040,000 dots (346,600 px)
Touchscreen Yes Yes
Articulating Screen No Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen No Yes
Selfie Screen No Yes
Top Deck Display Yes Yes
Focus Peaking Yes No
Viewfinder EVF / LCD Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type EVF: 5.76M-dot "EyeRes" OLED, 0.78x magnification (50mm lens at infinity, -1dpt), 100% coverage, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, 120 fps, eye sensor SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, ~0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking Yes No
Video Features
Video Resolution 4992x3744 (30p/​25p/​24p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
Video File Format MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AAC), MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio Format: 2ch 48 kHz/16 bit, AC-3) MOV (Video: H.264 All-I, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM), MP4 (Video: H.264 IPB/IPB Light, Audio: AAC)
Memory Card Type SD / SDHC / SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Card Slot Yes No
SD UHS Support Both slots support UHS-II
Microphone Jack Yes Yes
Headphone Jack Yes Yes
Flash and Internal Connections
Built-in Flash No Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed 1/250 1/250
Internal connections USB 3.1 Gen1 Type C, HDMI 2.0b Type A; 3.5mm mic/remote and headphone/remote jacks; Multifunctional interface in baseplate for optional handgrip Mini (Type-C) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Wired Remote Jack
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi Yes Yes
NFC No Yes
Bluetooth Yes No
Built-In GPS No No
USB Type USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
Physical
Battery Life (CIPA) 960 shots
Battery Types Lithium-ion rechargeable LP-E6N or LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Weight 32.7 oz (928 g) includes batteries 44.8 oz (1,270 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size 5.7 x 4.2 x 1.7 in. (146 x 107 x 42 mm) 5.5 x 4.1 x 3.1 in. (139 x 105 x 79 mm)
Price
Price Buy starting from $5,995.00
Buy starting from $999.00
Release Date 2019-11-21 2016-03-15