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Canon M6 MII vs Leica TL2

Portability
83
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Canon M6 MII vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Replaced the Canon M6
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2017
  • Succeeded the Leica TL
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Canon M6 MII vs Leica TL2 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon M6 MII versus Leica TL2, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and TL2 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was brought out 2 years after the TL2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the M6 MII grades vs the TL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Leica TL2

 M6 MII TL2 
LaunchedAugust 2019July 2017More modern by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Canon M6 MII

 TL2 M6 MII 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k1040kClearer screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Leica TL2

 M6 MII TL2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 MII enjoys outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Leica TL2 has dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M6 MII and the TL2.

Canon M6 MII vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and TL2 is 83 and 85 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 MII and TL2.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon M6 MII to resolve extra detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M6 MII vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography highlights
Leica TL2 Portrait photography highlights
83
manual focus
resolution is fantastic (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography advice
Leica TL2 Street photography advice
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
above average ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Sports photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
71
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
resolution is fantastic (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (305 per charge)
62
quiet shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M6 MII
Travel photography with Leica TL2
74
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
resolution is fantastic (33MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery power (305 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
63
provides touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6 MII
Landscape photography with Leica TL2
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is fantastic (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (305 shots)
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging factors
Leica TL2 Vlogging factors
37
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Canon M6 MII vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Leica TL2
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IILeica TL2
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Leica TL2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-08-28 2017-07-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 6016 x 4014
Maximum native ISO 25600 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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 49
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Leica L
Available lenses 23 4
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/40000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408 gr (0.90 pounds) 399 gr (0.88 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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $849 $2,195