Canon M3 vs Leica CL

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon M3 and Leica CL, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the CL (24MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M3 was unveiled 3 years before the CL and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M3 grades against the CL when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M3 & Leica CL. The full galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery & Leica CL Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M3 offers external dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Leica CL has specifications of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M3 against the CL.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and CL is 85 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and CL.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should take the age of the cameras into account. The older M3 will be behind in sensor innovation.