Canon M5 vs Leica CL
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Canon M5 vs Leica CL Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
- Released September 2016
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
- Announced November 2017
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Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon M5 vs Leica CL, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the CL (24MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe M5 was manufactured 14 months before the CL which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the M5 scores vs the CL in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Leica CL
| M5 | CL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 1040k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Canon M5
| CL | M5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2017 |  | September 2016 | More recent by 14 months |
Common features in the Canon M5 and Leica CL
| M5 | CL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon M5 vs Leica CL Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M5 has physical measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst 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).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M5 against the CL.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and CL is 77 and 82 respectively.
Canon M5 vs Leica CL Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M5 and CL.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older M5 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon M5 vs Leica CL Specifications
| Canon EOS M5 | Leica CL | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
| Model type | Canon EOS M5 | Leica CL |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2016-09-15 | 2017-11-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 7 | 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 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 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6014 x 4014 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 50000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF-M | Leica L |
| Available lenses | 23 | 30 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/25000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 427 gr (0.94 lb) | 403 gr (0.89 lb) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 77 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1262 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 295 images | 220 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BP-DC12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $680 | $3,799 |