Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Leica CL and Canon RP side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Leica CL has external dimensions of 131 x 78 x 45 mm (5.16 x 3.07 x 1.77″) and weighs 403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz) (including batteries). Canon RP has external dimensions of 133 x 85 x 70 mm (5.24 x 3.35 x 2.76″) and weighs 485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Leica CL and the Canon RP. Leica CL is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 2mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 25mm thinner than Canon RP.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Leica CL and Canon RP.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Leica CL and Canon RP.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Leica CL is significantly lighter (82g ) than the Canon RP which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Canon RP has a Full frame sensor and Leica CL has a smaller APS-C sensor, Leica CL's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Canon RP lenses.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the EOS RP, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the CL.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Leica CL and Canon RP's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Canon RP sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Leica CL's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to EOS RP.