Leica SL2 vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Canon EOS R6 Mark II has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The SL2 is the better pick for landscapes; the EOS R6 Mark II is better for wildlife, sports, astrophotography.
Choose the SL2 for
- more resolution (47.3MP vs 24MP)
- stronger video (5K 30p / 4K 60p)
- more lenses in our database (64 vs 36)
Choose the EOS R6 Mark II for
- faster bursts (40fps vs 20fps)
- better low-light performance
- a lighter body (670g vs 928g)
- a lower price (from £1,369)
- a newer design (2022)
Specs side by side
| Spec | SL2 | EOS R6 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Full frame, 47.3MP | Full frame, 24MP |
| Mount | L-Mount (Lumix S, Leica SL) | Canon RF (full frame) |
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Burst | 20 fps | 40 fps |
| Readout | — | ≈16 ms |
| Max ISO | 50,000 | 102,400 |
| Stabilisation | In-body | In-body |
| Video | 5K 30p / 4K 60p | 4K 60p |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 928 g | 670 g |
| Battery | Leica BP-SCL4 | Canon LP-E6NH |
| Card slots | 2× SD (UHS-II) | 2× SD (UHS-II) |
| New price | No longer sold new | £1,699 |
| Used at MPB | £1,649 | £1,369–1,619 |
| Native lenses in our database | 64 (39 third-party) | 36 (14 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | About equal |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | SL2 |
| Wildlife & animals | EOS R6 Mark II |
| Sports & action | EOS R6 Mark II |
| Astrophotography | EOS R6 Mark II |
| Vlogging & video | About equal |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The SL2 uses L-Mount (64 lenses in our database, 39 third-party) and the EOS R6 Mark II uses Canon RF / RF-S (36 lenses, 14 third-party). Batteries: Leica BP-SCL4 vs Canon LP-E6NH.
SL2 compatible lenses → · EOS R6 Mark II compatible lenses → ·
Frequently asked questions
Is the Leica SL2 better than the Canon EOS R6 Mark II?
It depends on your priorities. The SL2 offers more resolution (47.3MP vs 24MP), stronger video (5K 30p / 4K 60p), more lenses in our database (64 vs 36); the EOS R6 Mark II offers faster bursts (40fps vs 20fps), better low-light performance, a lighter body (670g vs 928g).
Which is better for video, the SL2 or the EOS R6 Mark II?
The SL2 is stronger for video: SL2 records 5K 30p / 4K 60p, EOS R6 Mark II records 4K 60p.
Which is cheaper, the SL2 or the EOS R6 Mark II?
The SL2 costs No longer sold new new and from £1,649 used at MPB; the EOS R6 Mark II costs £1,699 new and from £1,369 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Leica SL2 lenses on the EOS R6 Mark II?
Not directly. The SL2 uses L-Mount and the EOS R6 Mark II uses Canon RF / RF-S; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.