Canon M3 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon M3 versus Leica M-E Typ 220, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Leica. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The M3 was announced 2 years later than the M-E Typ 220 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M3 matches up versus the M-E Typ 220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M3 and Leica M-E Typ 220. The whole galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery and Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 has got 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) whilst the Leica M-E Typ 220 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check the Canon M3 versus Leica M-E Typ 220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M3 and the M-E Typ 220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and M-E Typ 220 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and M-E Typ 220.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M3 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon M3 will resolve greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent M3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.