EOS Mvs Leica Q2
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors — EOS M (2012): Canon's first mirrorless — a historic body that broke new ground with touch-AF and EF-M, but its sluggish contrast-detect system quickly became its Achilles heel.
Street, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
Who should buy what
EOS M (2012)
- Canon shooters who want the camera that started Canon's mirrorless story
- Budget first-time mirrorless buyers who already own EF/EF-S glass
- Collectors of significant digital camera milestones
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the eos m is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | — | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 718g |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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