Leica SL vs Canon EOS 5Ds R size comparison

Photography Blog posted a gallery of pictures with the new Leica SL full-frame mirrorless system camera side by side with the Canon EOS 5Ds R full-frame DSLR. Well, the Leica SL is a huge piece of gear for a mirrorless camera.

The Leica SL is also big on the price, selling at $7,450 (BHphoto | Adorama). Is the Leica SL the high-tech dream-gadget of the moment? I am somehow missing scope and purpose of a mirrorless camera that’s almost the same size as a full-frame DSLR, and puts you back by $12,500 when coupled with the Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 lens.

Why not get the excellent Canon EOS M3 instead?

Leica SL specs:

• 24MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
• Leica Maestro II Image Processor
• Internal DCI 4K Video & V-Log L Gamma
• 0.66″ 4.4MP 0.8x Electronic Viewfinder
• 2.95″ 1.04M-Dot LED-Backlit Touchscreen
• Contrast AF System with 49 Fields
• Up to 11 fps Shooting and ISO 50000
• Two SD Card Slots; 1.3″ Top LCD Screen
• Weather-Resistant Milled Aluminum Body
• Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity and GPS