Canon M vs Leica M Edition 60

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon M and Leica M Edition 60, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the M (18MP) and M Edition 60 (24MP) and the M (APS-C) and M Edition 60 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The M was manufactured 3 years before the M Edition 60 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M grades vs the M Edition 60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M & Leica M Edition 60. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery & Leica M Edition 60 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M has exterior measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Leica M Edition 60 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Examine the Canon M and Leica M Edition 60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the M against the M Edition 60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and M Edition 60 is 89 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M and M Edition 60.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Leica M Edition 60 will provide greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.