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Canon R5 C vs Leica M Typ 262

Portability
57
Imaging
82
Features
89
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Leica M Typ 262 front
Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57

Canon R5 C vs Leica M Typ 262 Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Launched January 2022
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
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Alternative Name is Typ 262
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Canon R5 C vs Leica M Typ 262 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon R5 C vs Leica M Typ 262, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and M Typ 262 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R5 C was revealed 6 years later than the M Typ 262 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R5 C being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the R5 C grades versus the M Typ 262 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Leica M Typ 262

 R5 C M Typ 262 
RevealedJanuary 2022November 2015Fresher by 76 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kClearer screen (+1179k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Canon R5 C

 M Typ 262 R5 C 

Common features in the Canon R5 C and Leica M Typ 262

 R5 C M Typ 262 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Canon R5 C vs Leica M Typ 262 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 C has got outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Leica M Typ 262 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the R5 C vs the M Typ 262.

Canon R5 C vs Leica M Typ 262 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 C and M Typ 262 is 57 and 77 respectively.

Canon R5 C vs Leica M Typ 262 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 C vs Leica M Typ 262 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 C and M Typ 262.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon R5 C to offer you extra detail because of its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent R5 C provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R5 C vs Leica M Typ 262 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 C vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 C vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R5 C
Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 262
89
manual focus
excellent resolution (45 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 C Street photography info
Leica M Typ 262 Street photography info
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
66
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 C Sports photography features
Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography features
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent resolution (45MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (320 shots)
50
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 C Travel photography factors
Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography factors
72
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
excellent resolution (45MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (320 per charge)
58
good resolution (24 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 C Landscape photography features
Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.20")
excellent resolution (45MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (320 shots)
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 C as a Vlogging camera
Leica M Typ 262 as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (8192 x 4320 pxls)
comes with mic jack
does not have image stabilization
22
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
missing mic port
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Canon R5 C vs Leica M Typ 262 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Leica M Typ 262
 Canon EOS R5 CLeica M Typ 262
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R5 C Leica M Typ 262
Also referred to as - Typ 262
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-01-19 2015-11-19
Body design 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 area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 8192 x 5464 5952 x 3976
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica M
Available lenses 30 59
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.20 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 8192x4320 -
Video file format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 600g (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6NH BP-SCL2
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Price at release $4,499 $5,069