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Canon M6 MII vs Leica T Type 701

Portability
83
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Leica T Typ 701 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
56
Overall
57

Canon M6 MII vs Leica T Type 701 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon M6
Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released April 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon M6 MII vs Leica T Type 701 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon M6 MII vs Leica T Type 701, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and T Type 701 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was manufactured 5 years after the T Type 701 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the M6 MII grades against the T Type 701 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Leica T Type 701

 M6 MII T Type 701 
ReleasedAugust 2019April 2014Newer by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Canon M6 MII

 T Type 701 M6 MII 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k1040kCrisper display (+260k dot)

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Leica T Type 701

 M6 MII T Type 701 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Leica T Type 701 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 MII enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Leica T Type 701 has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Canon M6 MII vs Leica T Type 701 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M6 MII vs the T Type 701.

Canon M6 MII vs Leica T  Type 701 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and T Type 701 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Leica T  Type 701 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Leica T Type 701 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and T Type 701.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon M6 MII to provide you with more detail due to its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M6 MII vs Leica T  Type 701 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Leica T Type 701 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Leica T  Type 701 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography details
Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography details
83
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M6 MII
Street photography with Leica T Type 701
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography features
Leica T Type 701 Sports photography features
71
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
resolution is amazing (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (305 per charge)
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography highlights
Leica T Type 701 Travel photography highlights
74
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is amazing (33MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery (305 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
69
has focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography factors
Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography factors
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery (305 per charge)
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging info
Leica T Type 701 Vlogging info
37
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Canon M6 MII vs Leica T Type 701 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Leica T Type 701
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IILeica T Typ 701
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Leica T Typ 701
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-08-28 2014-04-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 4944 x 3278
Max native ISO 25600 12500
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Leica L
Number of lenses 23 4
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,300 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408g (0.90 pounds) 384g (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1082
Other
Battery life 305 photographs 400 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
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