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Canon R6 II vs Leica M-E Typ 220

Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
92 Overall
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
Portability
79 Imaging
64 Features
28 Overall
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Canon R6 II vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched November 2022
  • Superseded the Canon R6
Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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Canon R6 II vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon R6 II and Leica M-E Typ 220, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R6 II was brought out 10 years after the M-E Typ 220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R6 II grades vs the M-E Typ 220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Leica M-E Typ 220

          

          

            
 R6 II M-E Typ 220 
RevealedNovember 2022September 2012More modern by 124 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.00"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Canon R6 II

          

          

            
 M-E Typ 220 R6 II 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon R6 II and Leica M-E Typ 220

          

          

            
 R6 II M-E Typ 220 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon R6 II vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon R6 II has physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Leica M-E Typ 220 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon R6 II and Leica M-E Typ 220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the R6 II vs the M-E Typ 220.
Canon R6 II vs Leica M-E Typ 220 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 II and M-E Typ 220 is 61 and 79 respectively.
Canon R6 II vs Leica M-E Typ 220 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon R6 II vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 II and M-E Typ 220.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon R6 II to result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher R6 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

            Canon R6 II vs Leica M-E Typ 220 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon R6 II vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon R6 II vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R6 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Portrait photography camera
86
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
70
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 no liveview feature
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Street Comparison
 Canon R6 II as a Street photography camera
 Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Street photography camera
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 environment proof
 great high ISO (102,400)
65
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R6 II as a Sports photography camera
 Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Sports photography camera
82
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 supports phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery (360 per charge)
46
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 no liveview feature
 max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R6 II
Travel photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
73
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 not so great battery (360 CIPA)
57
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R6 II
Landscape photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
82
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 great high ISO (102,400)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 2 card slots
 not so great battery (360 per charge)
61
 manual focus
 change lenses (Leica M mount)
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 small screen (2.5")
 no liveview feature
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R6 II Vlogging information
Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging information
79
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with mic support
9
 no video
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Canon R6 II vs Leica M-E Typ 220 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Leica M-E Typ 220
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IILeica M-E Typ 220
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R6 Mark II Leica M-E Typ 220
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2022-11-02 2012-09-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 102400 2500
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 4897 -
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica M
Total lenses 35 59
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.00" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 585g (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 787
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 2 1
Launch cost $2,499 $0