• 35mm 855.6mm2
  • 24.0 megapixels
  • ISO 320 - 25,000
  • APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) advantages over Canon EOS M100

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 6.01 vs 3.72 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Canon EOS M100 advantages over Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

  • Less expensive
    $449 vs $7595*
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.1 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    91 vs 30 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Leica M-P (Typ 240)
  • $7595
  • 35mm
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $7495
  • 35mm

Compare Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) vs Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Canon EOS M100
Leica M-P (Typ 240)
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $7495
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Compared to Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Leica M-D (Typ 262)
  • $7595
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking
  • $5995
  • 35mm

Compare Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Canon EOS M100
Leica M-D (Typ 262)
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking
  • $5995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Compared to Leica M10

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Leica M10
  • $7595
  • 35mm
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $7656
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Longer exposure

Compare Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) vs Leica M10

Canon EOS M100
Leica M10
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $7656
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Leica M10

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Fujifilm X-A5
  • $7595
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) vs Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M100
Fujifilm X-A5
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • NFC
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Canon EOS M200
  • $7595
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) vs Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100
Canon EOS M200
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • NFC
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Slow-motion videos

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon EOS M200

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