Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Leica
SL3
60MP L-mount flagship with 8K video and Leica color science.
$6,995
Released Mar 2024
SL3 is 1.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
SL3
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BSL3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BSL3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 7 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 5 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
SL3
141 × 108 × 85 mm
769 g (1.70 lb / 27.13 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 3mm narrower and 10mm shorter than SL3 but it is also 4mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark II is 89 g lighter than SL3.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 85mm SL3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
SL3
141 × 108 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
SL3
141 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
SL3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
SL3
Leica L
80+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 779 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
SL3
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.2, 108, 84.6
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
SL3
Pros
- ✓60MP
- ✓8K video
- ✓Leica build
- ✓L-mount
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Heavy
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, EOS R6 Mark II or SL3?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for SL3 — 680g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and SL3?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and SL3 is 60.3 MP, so the SL3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and SL3 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while sL3 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the SL3?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. SL3 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and SL3?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and SL3 weighs 769 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 89 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and SL3 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. SL3: 8K / C8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and SL3 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. SL3: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and SL3 at $6,995. The EOS R6 Mark II is $4,496 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.