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Canon M6 vs Leica TL2

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
67
Features
64
Overall
65

Canon M6 vs Leica TL2 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
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon M3
  • Later Model is Canon M6 MII
Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released July 2017
  • Old Model is Leica TL
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Canon M6 vs Leica TL2 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon M6 and Leica TL2, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the TL2 (24MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M6 was brought out 4 months before the TL2 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M6 grades against the TL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Leica TL2

 M6 TL2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Canon M6

 TL2 M6 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Canon M6 and Leica TL2

 M6 TL2 
ReleasedFebruary 2017July 2017Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M6 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account 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") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Leica TL2 has dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M6 vs the TL2.

Canon M6 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M6 and TL2 is 84 and 85 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and TL2.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon M6 vs Leica TL2 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M6
Portrait photography with Leica TL2
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography features
Leica TL2 Street photography features
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 as a Sports photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
66
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery pack (295 CIPA)
62
silent mode (1/40,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 as a Travel photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Travel photography camera
80
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (295 shots)
63
has touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 Landscape photography information
Leica TL2 Landscape photography information
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery pack (295 shots)
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 Vlogging factors
Leica TL2 Vlogging factors
80
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
no image stabilization
33
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
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Canon M6 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Leica TL2
 Canon EOS M6Leica TL2
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS M6 Leica TL2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-02-15 2017-07-10
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 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4014
Maximum native ISO 25600 50000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 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 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/40000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lbs) 399 gr (0.88 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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1317 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $679 $2,195