Canon M100 vs Leica M Edition 60
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Canon M100 vs Leica M Edition 60 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon M100 vs Leica M Edition 60 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 & Leica M Edition 60. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery & Leica M Edition 60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Leica M Edition 60
M100 | M Edition 60 | |||
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Released | August 2017 | ![]() | September 2014 | More modern by 36 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper 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 |
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Common features in the Canon M100 and Leica M Edition 60
M100 | M Edition 60 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M100 vs Leica M Edition 60 Specifications
Canon EOS M100 | Leica M Edition 60 | |
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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 | - |