Canon M200 vs Leica M-Monochrom

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon M200 vs Leica M-Monochrom, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and M-Monochrom (18MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and M-Monochrom (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The M200 was launched 7 years after the M-Monochrom which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M200 scores vs the M-Monochrom in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M200 & Leica M-Monochrom. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M200 Gallery & Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M200 enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Leica M-Monochrom has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M200 vs the M-Monochrom.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M200 and M-Monochrom is 88 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M200 and M-Monochrom.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M200 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon M200 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent M200 should have an advantage in sensor technology.