Canon M6 vs Leica M Typ 240
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Canon M6 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
- Introduced February 2017
- Superseded the Canon M3
- Newer Model is Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Launched September 2012

Canon M6 vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon M6 vs Leica M Typ 240, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the M Typ 240 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the M6 (APS-C) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

The M6 was manufactured 4 years later than the M Typ 240 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M6 matches up against the M Typ 240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon M6 vs Leica M Typ 240 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M6 and Leica M Typ 240. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M6 Gallery and Leica M Typ 240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Leica M Typ 240
M6 | M Typ 240 | |||
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Launched | February 2017 | ![]() | September 2012 | Fresher by 54 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper screen (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Canon M6
M Typ 240 | M6 |
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Common features in the Canon M6 and Leica M Typ 240
M6 | M Typ 240 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Canon M6 vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 provides external measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Leica M Typ 240 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon M6 vs Leica M Typ 240 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M6 compared to the M Typ 240.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and M Typ 240 is 84 and 74 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 and M Typ 240.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The M6 has the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more modern M6 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M6 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M6 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications
Canon EOS M6 | Leica M Typ 240 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon EOS M6 | Leica M Typ 240 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-02-15 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5952 x 3976 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Leica M |
Total lenses | 23 | 59 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (rangefinder) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 1 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 pounds) | 680 grams (1.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | 84 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 1317 | 1860 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 pictures | 500 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $679 | $5,479 |