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Canon M3 vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60

Canon M3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Renewed by Canon M6
Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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Canon M3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon M3 and Leica M Typ 240, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the M Typ 240 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the M3 (APS-C) and M Typ 240 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The M3 was launched 2 years later than the M Typ 240 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M3 grades against the M Typ 240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Leica M Typ 240

 M3 M Typ 240 
IntroducedFebruary 2015September 2012Fresher by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Canon M3

 M Typ 240 M3 

Common features in the Canon M3 and Leica M Typ 240

 M3 M Typ 240 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Canon M3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M3 provides physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Leica M Typ 240 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M3 vs the M Typ 240.

Canon M3 vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and M Typ 240 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and M Typ 240.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The M3 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The more recent M3 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon M3 vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography features
Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography features
79
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography information
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography information
79
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
67
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography advice
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography advice
61
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.2 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
55
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M3
Travel photography with Leica M Typ 240
73
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
63
weather proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography features
Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography features
67
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging factors
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging factors
80
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
no image stabilization
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon M3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Leica M Typ 240
 Canon EOS M3Leica M Typ 240
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS M3 Leica M Typ 240
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-02-06 2012-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3976
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Leica M
Available lenses 23 59
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 1%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.2fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 366 grams (0.81 pounds) 680 grams (1.50 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 84
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 13.3
DXO Low light rating 1169 1860
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 500 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $481 $5,479