Canon T6i vs Leica C
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76 Overall
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Canon T6i vs Leica C Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon T6i vs Leica C Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Leica C. The whole galleries are available at Canon T6i Gallery and Leica C Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Leica C
T6i | C | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | September 2013 | More modern by 18 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon T6i
C | T6i |
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Common features in the Canon T6i and Leica C
T6i | C | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon T6i vs Leica C in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T6i vs Leica C Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Leica C | |
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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 |