Canon EOS M2 vs Leica T — Which Is Better?

The Canon EOS M2 (2013) and Leica T (2014) are both mirrorless cameras built around APS-C CMOS sensors, but they commit you to different native lens systems. The EOS M2 uses the Canon EF-M mount, while the Leica T uses its own Leica T mount, so lens choices differ from the start.

The Leica T measures 134 x 69 x 33 mm, much slimmer than the EOS M2's 116 x 88 x 59 mm, and it weighs 384 g against 387 g. The weight gap is effectively nothing, so the real physical difference between them is body depth and width.

The EOS M2 is the stronger choice for moving subjects such as children, pets or sports. Its 31 autofocus points give far more framing freedom than the Leica T's single point, and its 10 fps maximum burst rate doubles the Leica's 5 fps for fast action.

The Canon also suits eye-level shooting. It has a 2,360,000-dot electronic viewfinder, while the Leica T offers none. Its expanded ISO range reaches 25600 against the Leica's 12500, for higher settings in dim light. Resolution is 18 MP versus 16 MP, a small margin for cropping distant subjects. Both share a 1/4000 second maximum shutter speed and no in-body stabilisation.

Both cameras record video, each with a Full HD maximum resolution and a 30 fps maximum frame rate. The EOS M2 has a built-in timelapse function for condensing scenes like drifting clouds, while the Leica T lacks it and needs external interval work.

The recording formats differ, which matters at the editing stage. The EOS M2 records MOV files, while the Leica T records MP4, worth checking against your editing software.

The Leica T is the better camera for composing and reviewing on the rear screen. Its 3.7-inch TFT LCD is larger than the EOS M2's 3-inch screen and resolves 1,300,000 dots against 1,040,000, a 25 percent higher dot count. Both screens are touch-sensitive for tap focus selection.

Connectivity and lighting support are shared strengths. Both offer Wi-Fi for wireless image transfer, a built-in flash and external flash support. Neither has GPS for location tagging, and both lack weather sealing, Bluetooth and a tilting screen.

The Leica T has the higher battery rating. It is rated at 400 shots per charge against 305 for the EOS M2, a 31 percent higher rating.

Both use a single SD, SDHC or SDXC card slot with no dual-slot backup. The EOS M2 adds UHS-I compatibility, so it accepts faster cards for quicker burst clearing. Neither charges over USB, and each uses its own battery, the Canon LP-E12 and the Leica BP-DC13.