Canon 600D vs Leica M9-P

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon 600D and Leica M9-P, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the 600D (18MP) and the M9-P (18MP) is pretty well matched but the 600D (APS-C) and M9-P (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 600D was brought out 2 months earlier than the M9-P which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 600D scores against the M9-P when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 600D and Leica M9-P. The entire galleries are available at Canon 600D Gallery and Leica M9-P Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 600D has got exterior dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Leica M9-P has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Canon 600D and Leica M9-P in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 600D versus the M9-P.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 600D and M9-P is 66 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 600D and M9-P.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The 600D includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier.