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Canon R6 II vs Leica M10

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Leica M10 front
Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
45
Overall
61

Canon R6 II vs Leica M10 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase 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
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Replaced the Canon R6
Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Replacement is Leica M11
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Canon R6 II vs Leica M10 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon R6 II vs Leica M10, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the M10 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The R6 II was introduced 5 years later than the M10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon R6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the R6 II matches up against the M10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Leica M10

 R6 II M10 
ReleasedNovember 2022January 2017Fresher by 71 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1037kCrisper display (+583k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Canon R6 II

 M10 R6 II 

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Leica M10

 R6 II M10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3.00"3"Same display size

Canon R6 II vs Leica M10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 II has outside measurements 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 M10 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the R6 II against the M10.

Canon R6 II vs Leica M10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and M10 is 61 and 75 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Leica M10 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Leica M10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 II and M10.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer R6 II will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R6 II vs Leica M10 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Leica M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Leica M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M10 as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
83
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R6 II
Street photography with Leica M10
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (102,400)
68
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
very good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography factors
Leica M10 Sports photography factors
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
52
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography features
Leica M10 Travel photography features
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (360 per charge)
57
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography advice
Leica M10 Landscape photography advice
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery (360 shots)
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Vlogging camera
Leica M10 as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
9
no video
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Canon R6 II vs Leica M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Leica M10
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IILeica M10
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R6 Mark II Leica M10
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-11-02 2017-01-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3992
Maximum native ISO 102400 50000
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 4897 -
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica M
Available lenses 35 59
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) none
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 86
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2133
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 210 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at release $2,499 $7,595