Canon R6 vs Leica M Edition 60

Its time to look much closer at the Canon R6 and Leica M Edition 60, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the M Edition 60 (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The R6 was manufactured 5 years later than the M Edition 60 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the R6 scores vs the M Edition 60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R6 and Leica M Edition 60. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R6 Gallery and Leica M Edition 60 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R6 offers outside measurements 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 Edition 60 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Check the Canon R6 and Leica M Edition 60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the R6 vs the M Edition 60.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and M Edition 60 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and M Edition 60.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Leica M Edition 60 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern R6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.