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Canon M vs Leica CL

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64

Canon M vs Leica CL Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched July 2012
Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Released November 2017
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Canon M vs Leica CL Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Leica CL

 M CL 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Canon M

 CL M 
ReleasedNovember 2017July 2012Newer by 64 months

Common features in the Canon M and Leica CL

 M CL 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M vs Leica CL Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Canon M versus Leica CL in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon M vs Leica CL size comparison

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

Canon M vs Leica CL top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon M vs Leica CL sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography advice
Leica CL Portrait photography advice
75
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
72
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M
Street photography with Leica CL
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
very good ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M as a Sports photography camera
Leica CL as a Sports photography camera
54
MP count good (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/25,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M
Travel photography with Leica CL
63
supports touch to focus
MP count good (18 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M as a Landscape photography camera
Leica CL as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
68
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M
Vlogging with Leica CL
37
touch screen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Canon M vs Leica CL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Leica CL
 Canon EOS MLeica CL
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS M Leica CL
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-07-23 2017-11-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 6014 x 4014
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Leica L
Amount of lenses 23 30
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/25000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lbs) 403 gr (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 827 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $510 $3,799