Canon EOS 5DS vs Leica TL2

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS Leica TL2
      BrandCanonLeica
      ModelEOS 5DSTL2
      Predecessor ModelLeica TL
      MSRP$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)$1950 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS Leica TL2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm23.6 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel24.96 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel24.6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 50,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS Leica TL2
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57926016 x 4014
      Other Resolutions6000 x 4000, 4272 x 2856, 3024 x 2016
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalSuperfine, fine
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Halogen, Shade, Tungsten, White Balance Adjustment
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS Leica TL2
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points61225
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points41
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 5DS Leica TL2
      Lens MountCanon EFLeica TL
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS Leica TL2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.7"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,300k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS Leica TL2
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS Leica TL2
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/40000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 9 fps at 24.6 MP for up to Unlimited 78 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps at 24.6 MP for up to Unlimited 29 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 25 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS Leica TL2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL IITTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS Leica TL2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS Leica TL2
      DxO Low Light ISO2381
      DxO Color Depth24.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score87
      Video Canon EOS 5DS Leica TL2
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/180 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS Leica TL2
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS Leica TL2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired and wireless via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS Leica TL2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS Leica TL2
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")134 x 69 x 33 mm (5.28 x 2.72 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"8.7 x 8.65 x 6.4"
      Package Weight3.765 lb4.645 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS Leica TL2
      Battery PackLP-E6BP-DC13
      Battery Life700 shots250 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage32 GB
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Canon EOS 5DS Leica TL2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionAluminum, Magnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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