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Canon M6 MII vs Leica M8

Portability
83
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Leica M8 front
Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42

Canon M6 MII vs Leica M8 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Previous Model is Canon M6
Leica M8
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced July 2007
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Canon M6 MII vs Leica M8 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon M6 MII and Leica M8, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and M8 (10MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The M6 MII was introduced 12 years later than the M8 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M6 MII grades against the M8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Leica M8

 M6 MII M8 
IntroducedAugust 2019July 2007Fresher by 148 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Canon M6 MII

 M8 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Leica M8

 M6 MII M8 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon M6 MII vs Leica M8 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M6 MII features outside dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Leica M8 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the M6 MII compared to the M8.

Canon M6 MII vs Leica M8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and M8 is 83 and 79 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Leica M8 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Leica M8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 MII and M8.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M6 MII having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Canon M6 MII will give you more detail using its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M6 MII should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M6 MII vs Leica M8 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Leica M8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Leica M8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M6 MII
Portrait photography with Leica M8
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Street photography camera
Leica M8 as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
62
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography information
Leica M8 Sports photography information
71
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (305 shots)
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
great battery life (550 shots)
doesn't have liveview
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography features
Leica M8 Travel photography features
74
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (33MP)
built-in flash
low battery life (305 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
51
great battery life (550 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Landscape photography camera
Leica M8 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is fantastic (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (305 CIPA)
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
great battery life (550 per charge)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Vlogging camera
Leica M8 as a Vlogging camera
37
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon M6 MII vs Leica M8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Leica M8
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IILeica M8
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS M6 Mark II Leica M8
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-08-28 2007-07-31
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-H
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 27 x 18mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 486.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 3936 x 2630
Maximum native ISO 25600 2500
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Leica M
Amount of lenses 23 59
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.3
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 408g (0.90 pounds) 591g (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 59
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 663
Other
Battery life 305 shots 550 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $849 $4,400