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Canon R6 II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 front
Portability
82
Imaging
50
Features
70
Overall
58

Canon R6 II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Earlier Model is Canon R6
Leica D-Lux Typ 109
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 405g - 118 x 66 x 55mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Also referred to as Typ 109
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Canon R6 II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon R6 II and Leica D-Lux Typ 109, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and D-Lux Typ 109 (13MP) and the R6 II (Full frame) and D-Lux Typ 109 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The R6 II was unveiled 8 years after the D-Lux Typ 109 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon R6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the R6 II matches up versus the D-Lux Typ 109 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 R6 II D-Lux Typ 109 
RevealedNovember 2022September 2014More modern by 99 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k921kSharper screen (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux Typ 109 over the Canon R6 II

 D-Lux Typ 109 R6 II 

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Leica D-Lux Typ 109

 R6 II D-Lux Typ 109 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen sizing

Canon R6 II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 II offers outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux Typ 109 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Canon R6 II and Leica D-Lux Typ 109 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the R6 II vs the D-Lux Typ 109.

Canon R6 II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R6 II and D-Lux Typ 109 is 61 and 82 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 II and D-Lux Typ 109.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R6 II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R6 II will offer you extra detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher R6 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon R6 II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R6 II
Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
86
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
70
manual focus
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R6 II
Street photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (102,400)
74
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Sports photography camera
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Travel photography camera
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Travel photography camera
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (360 shots)
72
MP count decent (13MP)
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6 II
Landscape photography with Leica D-Lux Typ 109
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
73
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Vlogging camera
Leica D-Lux Typ 109 as a Vlogging camera
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
35
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Canon R6 II vs Leica D-Lux Typ 109 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Leica D-Lux Typ 109
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IILeica D-Lux Typ 109
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R6 Mark II Leica D-Lux Typ 109
Also referred to as - Typ 109
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2022-11-02 2014-09-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4112 x 3088
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 4897 49
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 35 -
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 405g (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 118 x 66 x 55mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Two Single
Price at release $2,499 $1,095