Canon M6 MII vs Leica M8
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Canon M6 MII vs Leica M8 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon M6 MII vs Leica M8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 Mark II & Leica M8. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M6 MII Gallery & Leica M8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Leica M8
M6 MII | M8 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | ![]() | July 2007 | Fresher by 148 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Canon M6 MII
M8 | M6 MII |
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Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Leica M8
M6 MII | M8 | |||
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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).
Compare the Canon M6 MII and Leica M8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M6 MII vs Leica M8 Specifications
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Leica M8 | |
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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 |