• APS-C 370.5mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 50,000
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 24.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 102,400

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Differences

Leica TL2 advantages over Canon R3

  • Thinner
    33 mm vs 87 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    399g vs 1015g
    Lighter weight
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Faster shutter
    1/40000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon R3 advantages over Leica TL2

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 6.00 vs 3.92 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 760 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    4 years vs 8 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    4150k vs 1230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    30.0 fps vs 20.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    150 vs 29 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    204800 vs 50000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX500

Leica TL2
Samsung NX500
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Faster RAW shooting
  • $1600
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
Canon R3
Samsung NX500
  • $5999
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Leica TL2
Canon EOS M3
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1049
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
Canon R3
Canon EOS M3
  • $5999
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor
  • $1049
  • APS-C
  • NFC
  • Internal flash

Compared to Leica TL

Leica TL2
Leica TL
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
Canon R3
Leica TL
  • $5999
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash

Compared to Leica SL2-S

Leica TL2
Leica SL2-S
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $4895
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Slower slow-motion
Canon R3
Leica SL2-S
  • $5999
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $4895
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compared to Canon R5 C

Leica TL2
Canon R5 C
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $4499
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Canon R3
Canon R5 C
  • $5999
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • More dots on screen
  • $4499
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
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