Canon R6 vs Leica M-Monochrom

Lets look more in depth at the Canon R6 versus Leica M-Monochrom, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the M-Monochrom (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R6 was released 8 years later than the M-Monochrom and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the R6 grades versus the M-Monochrom when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R6 and Leica M-Monochrom. The complete galleries are available at Canon R6 Gallery and Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R6 provides exterior dimensions 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 M-Monochrom has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the R6 and the M-Monochrom.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and M-Monochrom is 61 and 78 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 and M-Monochrom.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon R6 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent R6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.