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Canon R6 vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60

Canon R6 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Renewed by Canon R6 II
Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Announced September 2012
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Canon R6 vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon R6 vs Leica M Typ 240, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the M Typ 240 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R6 was brought out 7 years after the M Typ 240 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the R6 matches up against the M Typ 240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Leica M Typ 240

 R6 M Typ 240 
AnnouncedJuly 2020September 2012Newer by 96 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k920kClearer screen (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Canon R6

 M Typ 240 R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Leica M Typ 240

 R6 M Typ 240 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Canon R6 vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 offers exterior 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 Typ 240 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the R6 and the M Typ 240.

Canon R6 vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and M Typ 240 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and M Typ 240.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Leica M Typ 240 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent R6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R6
Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 240
84
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
81
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography features
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography features
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
67
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography details
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography details
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
55
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography highlights
Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography highlights
67
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
63
weather proofing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography advice
Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography advice
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (360 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging advice
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging advice
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic jack
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Canon R6 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Leica M Typ 240
 Canon EOS R6Leica M Typ 240
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R6 Leica M Typ 240
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-09 2012-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5952 x 3976
Highest native ISO 102400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 6072 -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica M
Total lenses 17 59
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 680 gr (1.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 84
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1860
Other
Battery life 360 shots 500 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Pricing at launch $2,499 $5,479