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Canon T6s vs Leica Q

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Leica Q front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68

Canon T6s vs Leica Q Key Specs

Canon T6s
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Other Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
  • New Model is Canon 77D
Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Alternate Name is Typ 116
  • Later Model is Leica Q2
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Canon T6s vs Leica Q Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon T6s and Leica Q, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the T6s (24MP) and the Q (24MP) is relatively close but the T6s (APS-C) and Q (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The T6s was unveiled 4 months before the Q which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon T6s being a Compact SLR camera and the Leica Q being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the T6s scores versus the Q in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Leica Q

 T6s Q 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Canon T6s

 Q T6s 

Common features in the Canon T6s and Leica Q

 T6s Q 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015June 2015Same age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon T6s vs Leica Q Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6s offers physical measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Leica Q has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the T6s and the Q.

Canon T6s vs Leica Q size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T6s and Q is 66 and 63 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Leica Q top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Leica Q Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T6s and Q.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The T6s provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder.

Canon T6s vs Leica Q sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Leica Q Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Leica Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T6s
Portrait photography with Leica Q
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T6s as a Street photography camera
Leica Q as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Yes)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
heavier than competitors (640 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6s as a Sports photography camera
Leica Q as a Sports photography camera
61
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Yes)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T6s
Travel photography with Leica Q
66
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (440 CIPA)
63
features focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competitors (640 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6s Landscape photography info
Leica Q Landscape photography info
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
75
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Yes)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6s Vlogging highlights
Leica Q Vlogging highlights
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Yes)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (640 grams)
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Canon T6s vs Leica Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Leica Q
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sLeica Q
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6s Leica Q
Other name EOS 760D / EOS 8000D Typ 116
Class Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2015-06-10
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 50000
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 19 -
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/1.7
Macro focus range - 17cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565g (1.25 lb) 640g (1.41 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 85
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 12.7
DXO Low light score 915 2221
Other
Battery life 440 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E17 BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $849 $4,300