Canon M6 MII vs Leica M Edition 60

Here, we are comparing the Canon M6 MII vs Leica M Edition 60, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and M Edition 60 (24MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and M Edition 60 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The M6 MII was launched 5 years later than the M Edition 60 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M6 MII matches up against the M Edition 60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Leica M Edition 60. The complete galleries are available at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Leica M Edition 60 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 MII provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Leica M Edition 60 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Examine the Canon M6 MII vs Leica M Edition 60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the M6 MII compared to the M Edition 60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and M Edition 60 is 83 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and M Edition 60.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M6 MII because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon M6 MII will give more detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.