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Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 262

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
92
Overall
84
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Leica M Typ 262 front
Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57

Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 262 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push 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
  • Succeeded the Canon R6
Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Also Known as Typ 262
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Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 262 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon R6 II and Leica M Typ 262, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the M Typ 262 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R6 II was launched 7 years later than the M Typ 262 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology 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 Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the R6 II grades vs the M Typ 262 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Leica M Typ 262

 R6 II M Typ 262 
RevealedNovember 2022November 2015More recent by 85 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k921kSharper display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Canon R6 II

 M Typ 262 R6 II 

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Leica M Typ 262

 R6 II M Typ 262 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display sizing

Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 262 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R6 II has got outer 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 Typ 262 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Canon R6 II and Leica M Typ 262 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the R6 II versus the M Typ 262.

Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 262 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and M Typ 262 is 61 and 77 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 262 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 262 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 II and M Typ 262.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger R6 II will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 262 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography advice
Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography advice
87
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
75
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R6 II
Street photography with Leica M Typ 262
79
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography details
Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography details
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery power (360 per charge)
50
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Travel photography camera
Leica M Typ 262 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (360 CIPA)
58
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography info
Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography info
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
low battery power (360 CIPA)
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging factors
Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging factors
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
22
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
no mic port
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Canon R6 II vs Leica M Typ 262 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Leica M Typ 262
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IILeica M Typ 262
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Leica M Typ 262
Alternate name - Typ 262
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-11-02 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 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3976
Max native ISO 102400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 mount Canon RF Leica M
Available lenses 35 59
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
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 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 600g (1.32 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 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 360 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6NH BP-SCL2
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Pricing at release $2,499 $5,069