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Canon M6 MII vs Leica Q2

Portability
83
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Leica Q2 front
Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
70
Overall
74

Canon M6 MII vs Leica Q2 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(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
Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced March 2019
  • Alternative Name is Type No. 4889
  • Replaced the Leica Q
  • Updated by Leica Q3
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Leica Q2

 M6 MII Q2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Canon M6 MII

 Q2 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Leica Q2

 M6 MII Q2 
IntroducedAugust 2019March 2019Same generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe 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).

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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.

Canon M6 MII vs Leica Q2 size comparison

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

Canon M6 MII vs Leica Q2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Leica Q2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M6 MII
Portrait photography with Leica Q2
83
has manual focus
high MP (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
86
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
MP count great (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography info
Leica Q2 Street photography info
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
heavier than average in class (718 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M6 MII
Sports photography with Leica Q2
71
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
high MP (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (305 CIPA)
77
quiet shutter (1/40,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count great (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
good battery life (370 per charge)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M6 MII
Travel photography with Leica Q2
74
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
high MP (33 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (305 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
good battery life (370 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count great (47MP)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than average in class (718 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography advice
Leica Q2 Landscape photography advice
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3")
high MP (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (305 shots)
79
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count great (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (370 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging highlights
Leica Q2 Vlogging highlights
37
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (718 grams)
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Canon M6 MII vs Leica Q2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Leica Q2
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IILeica Q2
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