Canon M3 vs Leica M11
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66 Features
76 Overall
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![Canon EOS M3 front Canon EOS M3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-M3/Canon-M3-front.jpg)
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83 Features
56 Overall
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Canon M3 vs Leica M11 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
- Revealed February 2015
- Newer Model is Canon M6
(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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Canon M3 vs Leica M11 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M3 & Leica M11. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M3 Gallery & Leica M11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Leica M11
M3 | M11 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Canon M3
M11 | M3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2022 | ![]() | February 2015 | Fresher by 84 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+1293k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M3 and Leica M11
M3 | M11 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the Canon M3 vs Leica M11 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon M3 vs Leica M11 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M3-vs-Leica-M11-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M3-vs-Leica-M11-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-M3-vs-Leica-M11-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon M3 vs Leica M11 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon M3 vs Leica M11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon M3 vs Leica M11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M3-vs-Leica-M11-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon M3 vs Leica M11 Specifications
Canon EOS M3 | Leica M11 | |
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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 |