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Canon M6 II vs Leica SL2 Comparison

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Canon M6 MII

33 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon M6 MII vs Leica SL2 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing M6 II and SL2, two Mirrorless cameras from Canon and Leica. Canon EOS M6 Mark II is a Advanced Mirrorless class camera and Leica SL2 is a Pro Mirrorless class camera.

Canon M6 MII was introduced to market in August 2019 and Leica SL2 was launched in November 2019. There is only 2 months difference between M6 II and SL2 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon M6 MII and Leica SL2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon M6 MII Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-08-28
  • 33MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600 ( expands to 51200)
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 14.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 408g. 120 x 70 x 49 mm
  • Replaced Canon EOS M6 Compare

Leica SL2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-11-06
  • 47MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 100 - 50000 ( expands to 50 - 50000)
  • Leica L Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.20" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5760k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 20.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (DCI) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 835g. 146 x 107 x 42 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Leica SL Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon M6 MII and Leica SL2 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon EOS M6 Mark II over Leica SL2
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Weight
408 g vs 835 g 427 g lighter
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light
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Reasons to choose Leica SL2 over Canon EOS M6 Mark II
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Viewfinder
Electronic vs Electronic (Optional) Better framing and control
Sensor Resolution
47 MP vs 33 MP 42% more pixels
Max ISO
50.000 vs 25.600 95% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
225 vs 143 82 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3.2 vs 3 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
2.100k dots vs 1.040k dots 101% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Max Elect. Shutter
1/40000s vs 1/16000s faster electronic shutter
Continuous Shooting
20.0fps vs 14.0fps 6 fps faster
Battery Life
370 shots vs 305 shots 65 more frames with a single charge
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Viewfinder Resolution
5760k dot vs 2360k dot 144% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
18.49µm2 vs 10.29µm2 79% larger pixel area
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Full-size HDMI Port
Yes vs No Use standard HDMI cables without adapters
Pixel Shift High-Res Mode
Yes (187) vs No Increased resolution with pixel shift
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
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Common Strengths of Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Leica SL2
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
33 MP vs 47 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size
3.20" vs 3.20" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 2.100k dots High resolution screens
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs UHS-II Read/Write in High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Leica SL2
Canon M6 MII vs Leica SL2: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon M6 MII and Leica SL2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon M6 MII has external dimensions of 120 x 70 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.76 x 1.93″) and weighs 408 g (0.90 lb / 14.39 oz) (including batteries). Leica SL2 has external dimensions of 146 x 107 x 42 mm (5.75 x 4.21 x 1.65″) and weighs 835 g (1.84 lb / 29.45 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon M6 MII and Leica SL2. Canon M6 MII is 26mm narrower and 37mm shorter than Leica SL2 but it is also 7mm thicker.

Canon M6 MII vs Leica SL2 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon M6 MII and Leica SL2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon M6 MII and Leica SL2.

Canon M6 MII vs Leica SL2 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon M6 MII and Leica SL2 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon M6 MII and Leica SL2.
Canon M6 MII vs Leica SL2 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon M6 MII and Leica SL2 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon M6 MII is significantly lighter (427g ) than the Leica SL2 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Leica SL2 has a Full frame sensor and Canon M6 MII has a smaller APS-C sensor, Canon M6 MII's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Leica SL2 lenses.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of SL2, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to M6 II.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Leica SL2's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon M6 MII's 3 screen.

On the other hand, Canon M6 MII LCD screen has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Leica SL2 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to M6 II.
Canon M6 MII vs Leica SL2: Sensor Comparison

Canon M6 MII has a 33.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 8 processor. On the other hand, Leica SL2 has a 47.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Maestro III processor.

Leica SL2's sensor provides 14MP more than Canon M6 MII's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Leica SL2's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the M6 II and SL2 sensor size comparison.

Canon M6 MII vs Leica SL2 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon M6 MII and Leica SL2 Cameras


As seen above, Leica SL2 has a 2.6x Larger sensor area than Canon M6 MII. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Canon M6 MII vs Leica SL2 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Leica SL2 has an advantage over Canon M6 MII There are 53 lenses for Leica SL2's Leica L mount, on the other hand there are only 29 lenses for Canon M6 MII's Canon EF-M lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Leica SL2 has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. SL2's built-in Image stabilization system is effective to compensate vibration up to 5.5-stops according to CIPA standards.
On the other hand, Canon M6 MII doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 6 lenses for Canon EF-M mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Canon M6 MII Lenses # of Leica SL2 Lenses
Standard Zoom 1 8 (7 Full Frame)
Standard Prime 5 11 (10 Full Frame)
Wideangle Zoom 2 4 (4 Full Frame)
Wideangle Prime 11 15 (14 Full Frame)
Telephoto Zoom 1 6 (6 Full Frame)
Telephoto Prime 6 7 (7 Full Frame)
SuperZoom 1 n/a
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 1 n/a
Macro Prime 1 2 (2 Full Frame)
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 29 53 (50 Full Frame)

What types of Photography are Canon M6 MII and Leica SL2 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon M6 MII and Leica SL2 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon M6 MII for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Leica SL2 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 33.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 47.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Canon M6 MII for Street Photography

GOOD

Leica SL2 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Canon M6 MII for Sports Photography

GOOD

Leica SL2 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Anti Flicker feature
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
143 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 20.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
225 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Read the details

Canon M6 MII for Daily Photography

GOOD

Leica SL2 for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Medium size Body
408g
Body Thickness 49mm
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
835g
Body Thickness 42mm
Read the details

Canon M6 MII for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Leica SL2 for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 33.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 47.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Canon M6 MII vs Leica SL2: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon M6 MII and Leica SL2, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon M6 MII and Leica SL2 scores compare:

Canon M6 MII
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #10 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #100 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Leica SL2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #9 out of 102 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #9 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Leica SL2 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon M6 MII in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Canon M6 MII. Otherwise, Leica SL2 is the better camera overall.

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Leica SL2 vs Canon M6 MII Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon EOS M6 Mark II Leica SL2
Brand Canon Leica
Announced 2019-08-28 2019-11-06
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C Full frame
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 36 x 24 mm
Area 332.27mm2 864.00mm2
Megapixels 33 megapixels 47 megapixels
Max Resolution 6960 x 4640 8368 x 5584
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 50,000 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 51200 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 143 225
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Canon EF-M Leica L
Number of Available Lenses 29 53
Screen
Type Tilting Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.20"
Resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.78x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s 1/40000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync 1/200s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 14.0 fps 20.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 408g 835g
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm 146 x 107 x 42mm
Battery Life 305 shots 370 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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