Canon 6D MII vs Leica Q-P

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon 6D MII and Leica Q-P, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the 6D MII (26MP) and the Q-P (24MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The 6D MII was manufactured 16 months before the Q-P which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 6D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Leica Q-P being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 6D MII grades against the Q-P in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D Mark II & Leica Q-P. The entire galleries are available at Canon 6D MII Gallery & Leica Q-P Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 6D MII offers exterior measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Leica Q-P has sizing of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 6D MII and the Q-P.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D MII and Q-P is 59 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D MII and Q-P.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon 6D MII to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 6D MII will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.