Canon EOS 70D vs Leica SL2-S

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 70D Leica SL2-S
      BrandCanonLeica
      ModelEOS 70DSL2-S
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 60D
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 80D
      MSRP£1079.99 / $1199 / €1099 body only. £1199.99 / $1340 / €1249 with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM. £1399.99 $1549 / €1499 with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM$4895
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 70D Leica SL2-S
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions22.5 x 15 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel24.6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 50,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60050 - 50,000
      Photo Canon EOS 70D Leica SL2-S
      ProcessorDIGIC 5+Maestro III
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36486000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3468x2432, 2736x1824, 1920x1280, 720x480, 4864x3648, 3248x2432, 2432x1824, 1696x1280, 640x480,5472x3072, 3468x2048, 2736x1536, 1920x1080, 720x408, 3648x3648, 2432x2432, 1824x1824, 1280x1280, 480x480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacePicture: sRGB
      Video: Rec. 709/Rec. 2020 (HLG/L-Log)
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Warm White), Halogen, Shade, Tungsten, White Balance Adjustment
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 70D Leica SL2-S
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points19225
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points19
      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 70D Leica SL2-S
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SLeica L
      Crop Factor1.6x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 70D Leica SL2-S
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT color LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot2,100k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 70D Leica SL2-S
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage98%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +2
      Shutter Canon EOS 70D Leica SL2-S
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec1800 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)9.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)25.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps25.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 9 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps at 24.6 MP for Unlimited 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 70D Leica SL2-S
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Flash Range12.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL IITTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 70D Leica SL2-S
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto: Shutter Speed
      Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO      		Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 70D Leica SL2-S
      DxO Low Light ISO926
      DxO Color Depth22.5
      DxO Dynamic Range11.6
      DxO Overall Score68
      Video Canon EOS 70D Leica SL2-S
      Audio File FormatAAC, LPCM
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [400 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [400 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [200 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [150 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100 fps [20 Mbps]
      H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [20 to 150 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10804096 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 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
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 70D Leica SL2-S
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Full Size
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 70D Leica SL2-S
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      Mobile App Compatible *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control RS-60E3 cable release, RC-6 wireless remote, or using smartphone over Wi-Fi) via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS 70D Leica SL2-S
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Canon EOS 70D Leica SL2-S
      Dimensions139 x 104 x 79 mm (5.47 x 4.11 x 3.09")146 x 107 x 83 mm (5.75 x 4.21 x 3.27")
      Weight (inc. batteries)755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz)931 g (2.05 lb / 32.84 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.7 x 9.3 x 5.9"8.6 x 8.6 x 6"
      Package Weight3.45 lb3.715 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 70D Leica SL2-S
      Battery PackLP-E6BP-SCL4
      Battery Life920 shots510 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Canon EOS 70D Leica SL2-S
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, remote 12 or 2 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionAluminum, Magnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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