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Canon M6 vs Leica T Type 701

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Leica T Typ 701 front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57

Canon M6 vs Leica T Type 701 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
  • Announced February 2017
  • Superseded the Canon M3
  • Successor is Canon M6 MII
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
  • Introduced April 2014
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Canon M6 vs Leica T Type 701 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon M6 versus Leica T Type 701, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and T Type 701 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M6 was manufactured 2 years after the T Type 701 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M6 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 over the Leica T Type 701

 M6 T Type 701 
IntroducedFebruary 2017April 2014Newer by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Canon M6

 T Type 701 M6 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k1040kCrisper display (+260k dot)

Common features in the Canon M6 and Leica T Type 701

 M6 T Type 701 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M6 vs Leica T Type 701 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 has got external dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Leica T Type 701 has dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M6 and the T Type 701.

Canon M6 vs Leica T  Type 701 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M6 and T Type 701 is 84 and 85 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Leica T  Type 701 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Leica T Type 701 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and T Type 701.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon M6 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer M6 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon M6 vs Leica T  Type 701 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Leica T Type 701 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 Portrait photography highlights
Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 as a Street photography camera
Leica T Type 701 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M6
Sports photography with Leica T Type 701
66
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery life (295 CIPA)
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 Travel photography features
Leica T Type 701 Travel photography features
80
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (295 shots)
69
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 Landscape photography information
Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography information
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery life (295 shots)
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 as a Vlogging camera
Leica T Type 701 as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
no image stabilization
32
touch screen
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Canon M6 vs Leica T Type 701 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Leica T Type 701
 Canon EOS M6Leica T Typ 701
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS M6 Leica T Typ 701
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-02-15 2014-04-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4944 x 3278
Maximum native ISO 25600 12500
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Leica L
Total lenses 23 4
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,300 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lbs) 384 grams (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 75
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 12.7
DXO Low light score 1317 1082
Other
Battery life 295 pictures 400 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $679 $1,603