Canon R6 II vs Leica M10
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Canon R6 II vs Leica M10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon R6 II vs Leica M10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R6 Mark II & Leica M10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R6 II Gallery & Leica M10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Leica M10
R6 II | M10 | |||
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Released | November 2022 | ![]() | January 2017 | Fresher by 71 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+583k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Canon R6 II
M10 | R6 II |
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Common features in the Canon R6 II and Leica M10
R6 II | M10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon R6 II vs Leica M10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon R6 II vs Leica M10 Specifications
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Leica M10 | |
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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 |