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Canon M100 vs Leica M Edition 60

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Leica M Edition 60 front
Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60

Canon M100 vs Leica M Edition 60 Key Specs

Canon M100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Announced August 2017
  • Replaced the Canon M10
  • Later Model is Canon M200
Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Released September 2014
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Canon M100 vs Leica M Edition 60 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon M100 and Leica M Edition 60, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the M Edition 60 (24MP) is very close but the M100 (APS-C) and M Edition 60 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The M100 was introduced 2 years after the M Edition 60 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M100 scores against the M Edition 60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Leica M Edition 60

 M100 M Edition 60 
ReleasedAugust 2017September 2014More modern by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Canon M100

 M Edition 60 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Leica M Edition 60

 M100 M Edition 60 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Canon M100 vs Leica M Edition 60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M100 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Leica M Edition 60 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Compare the Canon M100 and Leica M Edition 60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the M100 against the M Edition 60.

Canon M100 vs Leica M Edition 60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M100 and M Edition 60 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Leica M Edition 60 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Leica M Edition 60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M100 and M Edition 60.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The M100 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more modern M100 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon M100 vs Leica M Edition 60 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Leica M Edition 60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M100
Portrait photography with Leica M Edition 60
73
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
82
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography factors
Leica M Edition 60 Street photography factors
82
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography info
Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography info
66
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 CIPA)
56
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography information
Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography information
81
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (295 CIPA)
63
weather proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography details
Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography details
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 per charge)
74
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M Edition 60 as a Vlogging camera
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon M100 vs Leica M Edition 60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Leica M Edition 60
 Canon EOS M100Leica M Edition 60
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS M100 Leica M Edition 60
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2017-08-29 2014-09-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3976
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Leica M
Number of lenses 23 59
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.1fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 302 gr (0.67 lb) 680 gr (1.50 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1272 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $449 -