Canon M6 vs Leica M Typ 262

Its time to look more closely at the Canon M6 and Leica M Typ 262, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the M Typ 262 (24MP) is relatively similar but the M6 (APS-C) and M Typ 262 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The M6 was revealed 16 months later than the M Typ 262 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the M6 matches up versus the M Typ 262 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M6 & Leica M Typ 262. The full galleries are available at Canon M6 Gallery & Leica M Typ 262 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 offers outside measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Leica M Typ 262 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon M6 and Leica M Typ 262 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M6 versus the M Typ 262.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and M Typ 262 is 84 and 77 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and M Typ 262.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The M6 uses the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The fresher M6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.