Canon N100 vs Leica M Typ 262

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon N100 and Leica M Typ 262, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and M Typ 262 (24MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and M Typ 262 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The N100 was revealed 22 months prior to the M Typ 262 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon N100 being a Compact camera and the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the N100 grades versus the M Typ 262 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 & Leica M Typ 262. The full galleries are available at Canon N100 Gallery & Leica M Typ 262 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Leica M Typ 262 has measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the N100 against the M Typ 262.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and M Typ 262 is 89 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and M Typ 262.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The N100 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Leica M Typ 262 will render extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged N100 will be behind in sensor tech.