Canon M6 MII vs Leica CL

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon M6 MII versus Leica CL, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and CL (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was announced 22 months after the CL which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the M6 MII scores vs the CL with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Leica CL. The whole galleries are available at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Leica CL Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 MII enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Leica CL has dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the M6 MII compared to the CL.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and CL is 83 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 MII and CL.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon M6 MII to render extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.