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Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60

Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump 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
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Old Model is Canon R6
Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Announced September 2012
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Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon R6 II and Leica M Typ 240, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the M Typ 240 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R6 II was announced 10 years later than the M Typ 240 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon R6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the R6 II grades vs the M Typ 240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Leica M Typ 240

 R6 II M Typ 240 
AnnouncedNovember 2022September 2012Fresher by 124 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k920kSharper display (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Canon R6 II

 M Typ 240 R6 II 

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Leica M Typ 240

 R6 II M Typ 240 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurements

Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 II has outside measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Leica M Typ 240 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the R6 II vs the M Typ 240.

Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R6 II and M Typ 240 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 II and M Typ 240.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher R6 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
81
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R6 II
Street photography with Leica M Typ 240
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (102,400)
67
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography highlights
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography highlights
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
55
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography highlights
Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography highlights
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
63
weather proofing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography highlights
Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography highlights
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
73
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging advice
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging advice
80
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
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Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Leica M Typ 240
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IILeica M Typ 240
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Leica M Typ 240
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-11-02 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3976
Highest native ISO 102400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 4897 -
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica M
Available lenses 35 59
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
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
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 680 gr (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 84
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1860
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 500 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at release $2,499 $5,479