Leica TL vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Leica TL vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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APS-C 370.5mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,500

Go in depth with our full Leica TL Review.

APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M6 Mark II Review.
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Succeeded by the Leica TL2
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Differences

Leica TL advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Bigger pixels
~ 4.77 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 305 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
33 mm vs 49 mm
Thinner
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Leica TL

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$1099 vs $1350*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More pixels
32.5 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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

We haven’t reviewed the Leica TL.
Read our Leica TL Preview

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon EOS M6 Mark II Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Leica T (Typ 701)

Leica TL

Leica T (Typ 701)

$1350
APS-C

$2800
APS-C

Compare Leica TL vs Leica T (Typ 701)

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Leica T (Typ 701)

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$2800
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Leica T (Typ 701)

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Leica TL

Samsung NX3000

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Internal flash

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Samsung NX3000

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$950
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Leica TL2

Leica TL

Leica TL2

$1350
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica TL vs Leica TL2

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Leica TL2

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$2495
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Leica TL2

Compared to Sony A6400

Leica TL

Sony A6400

$1350
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Leica TL vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Leica TL

Sony A6100

$1350
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

$673
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Leica TL vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$673
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

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