- Medium format 1,350.0mm2
- 37.5 megapixels
- ISO 80 - 1250
- APS-C 337.5mm2
- 20.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
Differences
Leica S2 advantages over Canon 70D
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Larger sensor
Medium format
vs
APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 6.00
vs
4.11 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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More viewfinder magnification
1.08x
vs
0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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More pixels
37.5
vs
20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Dual card slots
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter
vs
Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Canon 70D advantages over Leica S2
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Lens selection
Excellent
vs
Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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More cross-type AF points
19
vs
1
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More dots on screen
1040k
vs
460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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More AF points
19
vs
1
More AF points improve autofocus
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Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter
vs
No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
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Faster shutter
1/8000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
1250 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Review Excerpt
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Dual Pixel CMOS AF delivers full-time continuous autofocus (with phase detect at every pixel in framing area) for video and Live View still shooting; Full HD (1080p) video recording with pro-level features and quality; Improved resolution and good high ISO performance; Excellent Wi-Fi remote shooting with full exposure controls; 3-inch articulating LCD touchscreen.
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Image quality only improved slightly over 60D; Dynamic range still lags behind competing models; May not feature enough upgrades to convince people to step up from 60D.
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Read our Canon 70D Review
The Competition
Compared to Nikon D7100
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
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Lens selection
-
Internal flash
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Less expensive
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Fast startup
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Higher effective ISO
Compared to Pentax 645D
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Lens selection
-
Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
Compared to Leica S (Typ 006)
Leica
S2
Leica
S (Typ 006)
Canon
70D
Leica
S (Typ 006)
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Lens selection
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
Compared to Sony A77 II
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Lens selection
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Lens selection
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Less expensive
Compared to Leica S-E (Typ 006)
Leica
S2
Leica
S-E (Typ 006)
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Less expensive
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Built-in GPS
Canon
70D
Leica
S-E (Typ 006)
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Lens selection
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
