Canon M vs Leica CL

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon M versus Leica CL, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the M (18MP) and CL (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M was announced 6 years earlier than the CL which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the M scores versus the CL in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M & Leica CL. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery & Leica CL Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M features exterior measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Leica CL has sizing of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M compared to the CL.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M and CL is 89 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M and CL.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Leica CL to produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.