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Canon M6 vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60

Canon M6 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Canon M6
(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  • Superseded the Canon M3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
Leica M Typ 240
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Leica M Typ 240

 M6 M Typ 240 
LaunchedFebruary 2017September 2012Fresher by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper 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 

Common features in the Canon M6 and Leica M Typ 240

 M6 M Typ 240 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon M6 vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
81
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography highlights
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
67
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 Sports photography information
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography information
66
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (295 CIPA)
55
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 as a Travel photography camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Travel photography camera
80
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (295 CIPA)
63
environment proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 Landscape photography details
Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography details
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (295 shots)
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 Vlogging factors
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging factors
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Canon M6 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Leica M Typ 240
 Canon EOS M6Leica M Typ 240
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