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Canon M3 vs Leica M11

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Leica M11 front
Portability
76
Imaging
83
Features
56
Overall
72

Canon M3 vs Leica M11 Key Specs

Canon M3
(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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon M6
Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Introduced January 2022
  • Older Model is Leica M10
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Canon M3 vs Leica M11 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon M3 vs Leica M11, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and M11 (60MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and M11 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The M3 was launched 8 years earlier than the M11 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M3 grades vs the M11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Leica M11

 M3 M11 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Canon M3

 M11 M3 
IntroducedJanuary 2022February 2015Fresher by 84 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2333k1040kCrisper display (+1293k dot)

Common features in the Canon M3 and Leica M11

 M3 M11 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3.00"Same display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M3 vs Leica M11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon M3 has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Leica M11 has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M3 vs the M11.

Canon M3 vs Leica M11 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M3 and M11 is 85 and 76 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Leica M11 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Leica M11 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and M11.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M3 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Leica M11 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older M3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon M3 vs Leica M11 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Leica M11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Leica M11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M3
Portrait photography with Leica M11
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
89
manual focus
fantastic resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography details
Leica M11 Street photography details
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
80
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (50,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography advice
Leica M11 Sports photography advice
61
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.2 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 shots)
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
fantastic resolution (60MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proof
better than average battery (700 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M3
Travel photography with Leica M11
73
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
71
better than average battery (700 CIPA)
environment proof
fantastic resolution (60 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography info
Leica M11 Landscape photography info
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
fantastic resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (700 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging info
Leica M11 Vlogging info
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon M3 vs Leica M11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Leica M11
 Canon EOS M3Leica M11
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS M3 Leica M11
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-02-06 2022-01-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 60 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 9528 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 12800 50000
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Leica M
Total lenses 23 62
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 2,333k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 3600 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.2 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 366 grams (0.81 lbs) 640 grams (1.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 700 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II type SD
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $481 $8,995