Canon M100 vs Leica M10

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon M100 vs Leica M10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Leica. The resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the M10 (24MP) is very close but the M100 (APS-C) and M10 (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The M100 was released 8 months later than the M10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M100 scores vs the M10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 and Leica M10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery and Leica M10 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M100 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Leica M10 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M100 vs Leica M10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M100 against the M10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and M10 is 88 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and M10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The M100 provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher. The newer M100 provides an edge in sensor tech.