Canon G16 vs Leica M (Typ 262)

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Canon G16 vs Leica M (Typ 262)

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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35mm 855.6mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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Differences

Canon G16 advantages over Leica M (Typ 262)

Less expensive
$499 vs $4995
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
355g vs 600g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
250 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
12.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica M (Typ 262) advantages over Canon G16

Larger sensor
35mm vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.01 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
More pixels
24.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

AF speed vastly improved; Increased continuous frames per second (JPEGs at 12.5fps vs 10fps in G15); Solid build and ergonomic, comfortable feel; Excellent f/1.8-2.8 5x optical zoom lens; Advanced photographic features, including PASM dial and RAW capture; Dedicated ISO button; Customizable buttons; Excellent macro mode; 1080p/60fps Full HD video.
LCD screen not articulated; Larger design makes it not very pocketable; Optical viewfinder not very accurate; RAW burst shooting still slow; Wi-Fi is clunky to set-up & no remote shooting capabilities; No built-in GPS.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus XZ-2

Canon G16

Olympus XZ-2

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$470
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

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Leica M (Typ 262)

Olympus XZ-2

$4995
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$470
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

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Compared to Canon G15

Canon G16

Canon G15

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$650
1/1.7 inch

Shoots 24p video
Bigger JPEG buffer

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Leica M (Typ 262)

Canon G15

$4995
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$650
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

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Compared to Pentax MX-1

Canon G16

Pentax MX-1

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

$399
1/1.7 inch

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

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Leica M (Typ 262)

Pentax MX-1

$4995
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$399
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Canon G16

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$499
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$7595
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G16 vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Leica M (Typ 262)

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$4995
35mm

Less expensive

$7595
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoots 24p video

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Compared to Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Canon G16

Leica M-D (Typ 262)

$499
1/1.7 inch

Rear display
Focus peaking

$5995
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Leica M (Typ 262)

Leica M-D (Typ 262)

$4995
35mm

Rear display

$5995
35mm

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