Between the EOS R5 Mark II and SL3, the EOS R5 Mark II comes out ahead in weight and af points, while the SL3 wins on megapixels. Overall, the EOS R5 Mark II scores 61.1 and the SL3 scores 70.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The SL3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the EOS R5 Mark II if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, af points.
Pick the SL3 if you care most about megapixels. Its strongest claims are megapixels.
Both ship with comparable sensor size, max video, in-body stabilization, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the SL3 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Canon - EOS R5 Mark II wins
- ▲Weight — 104.00 g less. 746 vs 850.
- ▲AF points — 35.17% more. 1053 vs 779.
Why Leica - SL3 wins
- ▲Megapixels — 33.33% more. 60 MP vs 45 MP.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Canon - EOS R5 Mark II | Leica - SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 45 MP | 60 MPlead |
| Max ISO | 102400lead | 100000 |
Video
| Spec | Canon - EOS R5 Mark II | Leica - SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 8K | 8K |
| RAW video | true | true |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Canon - EOS R5 Mark II | Leica - SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 1053lead | 779 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Canon - EOS R5 Mark II | Leica - SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 746 glead | 850 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | true | true |
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