Canon M100 vs Leica M-Monochrom
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Canon M100 vs Leica M-Monochrom 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
- Released August 2017
- Succeeded the Canon M10
- Updated by Canon M200
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 10000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Revealed May 2012
Canon M100 vs Leica M-Monochrom Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon M100 and Leica M-Monochrom, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and M-Monochrom (18MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe M100 was brought out 5 years after the M-Monochrom which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M100 grades vs the M-Monochrom in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon M100 vs Leica M-Monochrom Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M100 & Leica M-Monochrom. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M100 Gallery & Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Leica M-Monochrom
M100 | M-Monochrom | |||
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Revealed | August 2017 | May 2012 | More modern by 65 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Canon M100
M-Monochrom | M100 |
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Common features in the Canon M100 and Leica M-Monochrom
M100 | M-Monochrom | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Canon M100 vs Leica M-Monochrom Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M100 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Leica M-Monochrom has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon M100 and Leica M-Monochrom in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M100 versus the M-Monochrom.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and M-Monochrom is 88 and 78 respectively.
Canon M100 vs Leica M-Monochrom Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M100 and M-Monochrom.
All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon M100 will deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer M100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Canon M100 vs Leica M-Monochrom Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon M100 vs Leica M-Monochrom Specifications
Canon EOS M100 | Leica M-Monochrom | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon EOS M100 | Leica M-Monochrom |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-08-29 | 2012-05-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5212 x 3472 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 10000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Leica M |
Available lenses | 23 | 59 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 32 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.1fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 302g (0.67 pounds) | 600g (1.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 350 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $449 | $7,950 |