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Canon M200 vs Leica CL

Portability
88
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Leica CL front
Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64

Canon M200 vs Leica CL Key Specs

Canon M200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 299g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Introduced September 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon M100
Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Revealed November 2017
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Canon M200 vs Leica CL Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon M200 versus Leica CL, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the M200 (24MP) and the CL (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M200 was brought out 23 months after the CL making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M200 matches up versus the CL in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Leica CL

 M200 CL 
RevealedSeptember 2019November 2017Newer by 23 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Canon M200

 CL M200 

Common features in the Canon M200 and Leica CL

 M200 CL 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M200 vs Leica CL Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Leica CL has measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Canon M200 versus Leica CL in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M200 versus the CL.

Canon M200 vs Leica CL size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M200 and CL is 88 and 82 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Leica CL top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M200 and CL.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern M200 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M200 vs Leica CL sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Leica CL Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Leica CL Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 Portrait photography advice
Leica CL Portrait photography advice
75
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
73
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 as a Street photography camera
Leica CL as a Street photography camera
82
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M200
Sports photography with Leica CL
75
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
63
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/25,000s)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 Travel photography info
Leica CL Travel photography info
89
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
66
comes with touch focus
good MP (24MP)
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica CL as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
69
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (220 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M200 Vlogging features
Leica CL Vlogging features
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
33
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
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Canon M200 vs Leica CL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Leica CL
 Canon EOS M200Leica CL
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS M200 Leica CL
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-09-25 2017-11-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6014 x 4014
Highest native ISO 25600 50000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Leica L
Total lenses 23 30
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/25000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.1 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB SB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lbs) 403 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 315 images 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $549 $3,799