Canon R6 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon R6 and Leica M-E Typ 220, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The R6 was announced 7 years later than the M-E Typ 220 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the R6 grades against the M-E Typ 220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R6 & Leica M-E Typ 220. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R6 Gallery & Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R6 features outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Leica M-E Typ 220 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R6 and Leica M-E Typ 220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the R6 versus the M-E Typ 220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the R6 and M-E Typ 220 is 61 and 79 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and M-E Typ 220.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon R6 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer R6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.