Leica TL2 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Leica TL2 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

APS-C 370.5mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 50,000

Go in depth with our full Leica TL2 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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Differences

Leica TL2 advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
33 mm vs 49 mm
Thinner
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 14.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 14.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/40000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Leica TL2

Less expensive
$1099 vs $2495*
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
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

305 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 7 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 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 29 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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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We haven’t reviewed the Leica TL2.
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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 Samsung NX500

Leica TL2

Samsung NX500

$2495
APS-C

Faster JPEG shooting
Faster RAW shooting

$1600
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL2 vs Samsung NX500

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Samsung NX500

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
Internal flash

$1600
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
NFC

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Samsung NX500

Compared to Leica TL

Leica TL2

Leica TL

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1350
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica TL2 vs Leica TL

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Leica TL

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1350
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Leica TL

Compared to Leica CL

Leica TL2

Leica CL

$2495
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

$3195
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica TL2 vs Leica CL

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Leica CL

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$3195
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Leica CL

Compared to Sony A6400

Leica TL2

Sony A6400

$2495
APS-C

Thinner
Higher-res screen

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Leica TL2 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 TL2

Sony A6100

$2495
APS-C

Thinner
Higher-res screen

$648
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Leica TL2 vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$648
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

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