Canon M3 vs Leica M Typ 262
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Canon M3 vs Leica M Typ 262 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Updated by Canon M6
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Introduced November 2015
- Additionally Known as Typ 262
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Let's examine more closely at the Canon M3 and Leica M Typ 262, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the M Typ 262 (24MP) is relatively similar but the M3 (APS-C) and M Typ 262 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.
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Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M3 scores against the M Typ 262 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Leica M Typ 262
| M3 | M Typ 262 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Canon M3
| M Typ 262 | M3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2015 |  | February 2015 | More recent by 9 months |
Common features in the Canon M3 and Leica M Typ 262
| M3 | M Typ 262 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Canon M3 vs Leica M Typ 262 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon M3 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Leica M Typ 262 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the M3 and the M Typ 262.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and M Typ 262 is 85 and 77 respectively.
Canon M3 vs Leica M Typ 262 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and M Typ 262.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The M3 offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher. The older M3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon M3 vs Leica M Typ 262 Specifications
| Canon EOS M3 | Leica M Typ 262 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Leica |
| Model type | Canon EOS M3 | Leica M Typ 262 |
| Also referred to as | - | Typ 262 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2015-11-19 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 6 | Maestro |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| 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 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| 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 support | Canon EF-M | Leica M |
| Available lenses | 23 | 59 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (rangefinder) |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.68x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.2fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 366g (0.81 lb) | 600g (1.32 lb) |
| 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 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1169 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LP-E17 | BP-SCL2 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $481 | $5,069 |