Canon 100D vs Leica M-Monochrom

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon 100D vs Leica M-Monochrom, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the 100D (18MP) and the M-Monochrom (18MP) is relatively well matched but the 100D (APS-C) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The 100D was introduced 15 months later than the M-Monochrom which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 100D scores against the M-Monochrom when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 100D and Leica M-Monochrom. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 100D Gallery and Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 100D offers physical measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Leica M-Monochrom has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 100D vs the M-Monochrom.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 100D and M-Monochrom is 73 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 100D and M-Monochrom.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The 100D features the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier. The more recent 100D should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.