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Canon R vs Leica M Typ 262

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Leica M Typ 262 front
Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57

Canon R vs Leica M Typ 262 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Released September 2018
Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Alternate Name is Typ 262
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Canon R vs Leica M Typ 262 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon R vs Leica M Typ 262, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the R (30MP) and M Typ 262 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The R was brought out 2 years later than the M Typ 262 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R matches up versus the M Typ 262 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Leica M Typ 262

 R M Typ 262 
ReleasedSeptember 2018November 2015Fresher by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kCrisper screen (+1179k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Canon R

 M Typ 262 R 

Common features in the Canon R and Leica M Typ 262

 R M Typ 262 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Canon R vs Leica M Typ 262 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R comes with exterior measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Leica M Typ 262 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the R and the M Typ 262.

Canon R vs Leica M Typ 262 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and M Typ 262 is 62 and 77 respectively.

Canon R vs Leica M Typ 262 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Leica M Typ 262 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R and M Typ 262.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon R to render more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent R will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon R vs Leica M Typ 262 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography advice
Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography advice
86
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon R as a Street photography camera
Leica M Typ 262 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography information
Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography information
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count excellent (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
50
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography information
Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography information
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count excellent (30MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
58
megapixel count good (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography details
Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography details
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
megapixel count excellent (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (40,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging advice
Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging advice
73
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
22
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low ( resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Canon R vs Leica M Typ 262 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Leica M Typ 262
 Canon EOS RLeica M Typ 262
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R Leica M Typ 262
Alternative name - Typ 262
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-05 2015-11-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Maestro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 5952 x 3976
Highest native ISO 40000 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 5655 -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica M
Available lenses 17 59
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 600 grams (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-SCL2
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $2,299 $5,069