Canon G16 vs Leica SL2

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Canon G16 vs Leica SL2

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon G16 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon G16 conclusion.

35mm 864.0mm²
47.3 megapixels
ISO 50 - 50,000

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Differences

Canon G16 advantages over Leica SL2

Less expensive
$499 vs $2945
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 180 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

770 vs 370 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
355g vs 928g
Lighter weight
Longer exposure
250 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Leica SL2 advantages over Canon G16

Larger sensor
35mm vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
5K vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
2100k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
47.3 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 12.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 1.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
78 vs 39 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/40000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
50000 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance

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Review Excerpt

AF speed vastly improved; Increased continuous frames per second (JPEGs at 12.5fps vs 10fps in G15); Solid build and ergonomic, comfortable feel; Excellent f/1.8-2.8 5x optical zoom lens; Advanced photographic features, including PASM dial and RAW capture; Dedicated ISO button; Customizable buttons; Excellent macro mode; 1080p/60fps Full HD video.
LCD screen not articulated; Larger design makes it not very pocketable; Optical viewfinder not very accurate; RAW burst shooting still slow; Wi-Fi is clunky to set-up & no remote shooting capabilities; No built-in GPS.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Leica SL2, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Leica SL2 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Olympus XZ-2

Canon G16

Olympus XZ-2

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$470
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon G16 vs Olympus XZ-2

Leica SL2

Olympus XZ-2

$5245
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$470
1/1.7 inch

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica SL2 vs Olympus XZ-2

Compared to Canon G15

Canon G16

Canon G15

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$650
1/1.7 inch

Shoots 24p video
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon G16 vs Canon G15

Leica SL2

Canon G15

$5245
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$650
1/1.7 inch

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

Compare Leica SL2 vs Canon G15

Compared to Pentax MX-1

Canon G16

Pentax MX-1

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

$399
1/1.7 inch

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon G16 vs Pentax MX-1

Leica SL2

Pentax MX-1

$5245
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

$399
1/1.7 inch

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica SL2 vs Pentax MX-1

Compared to Nikon Z7

Canon G16

Nikon Z7

$499
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G16 vs Nikon Z7

Leica SL2

Nikon Z7

$5245
35mm

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

$2147
35mm

Tiltable Screen
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z7

Compared to Sony A1

Canon G16

Sony A1

$499
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$5498
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G16 vs Sony A1

Leica SL2

Sony A1

$5245
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

$5498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica SL2 vs Sony A1

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