Canon M6 MII vs Leica Q2
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Canon M6 MII vs Leica Q2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
- Launched August 2019
- Older Model is Canon M6
(Full Review)

Canon M6 MII vs Leica Q2 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon M6 MII vs Leica Q2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and Q2 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

The M6 MII was manufactured 6 months later than the Q2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M6 MII grades versus the Q2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon M6 MII vs Leica Q2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Leica Q2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Leica Q2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Leica Q2
M6 MII | Q2 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Canon M6 MII
Q2 | M6 MII |
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Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Leica Q2
M6 MII | Q2 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | ![]() | March 2019 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon M6 MII vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 MII has external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Leica Q2 has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).
See the Canon M6 MII vs Leica Q2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the M6 MII against the Q2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and Q2 is 83 and 61 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 MII and Q2.
All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M6 MII because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Leica Q2 will result in extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon M6 MII vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M6 MII vs Leica Q2 Specifications
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Leica Q2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Leica Q2 |
Also referred to as | - | Type No. 4889 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2019-08-28 | 2019-03-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixels | 47 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 8368 x 5584 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 50000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 17cm |
Total lenses | 23 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/40000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 14.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/500 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 408g (0.90 pounds) | 718g (1.58 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2491 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 photos | 370 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | BP-SCL4 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $849 | $4,985 |