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Canon T6i vs Leica C

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Canon T6i vs Leica C Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Also Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Older Model is Canon 700D
  • Newer Model is Canon T7i
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Released September 2013
  • Alternate Name is Typ112
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Canon T6i vs Leica C Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon T6i vs Leica C, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and C (12MP) and the T6i (APS-C) and C (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The T6i was introduced 18 months after the C making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Leica C being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the T6i matches up versus the C when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Leica C

 T6i C 
ReleasedFebruary 2015September 2013More modern by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon T6i

 C T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Leica C

 T6i C 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Canon T6i vs Leica C Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6i features exterior measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Leica C has dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the T6i vs the C.

Canon T6i vs Leica C size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6i and C is 66 and 92 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T6i and C.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T6i having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon T6i will give you extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer T6i should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon T6i vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T6i
Portrait photography with Leica C
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
42
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography info
Leica C Street photography info
70
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography details
Leica C Sports photography details
61
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (440 per charge)
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography details
Leica C Travel photography details
66
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (440 CIPA)
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i Landscape photography details
Leica C Landscape photography details
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (440 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i as a Vlogging camera
Leica C as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
lack of image stabilization
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Canon T6i vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Leica C
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iLeica C
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6i Leica C
Also Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i Typ112
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2013-09-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 19 -
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 1%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555g (1.22 pounds) 195g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $749 $1,299