Canon M3 vs Leica M8

Its time to look much closer at the Canon M3 versus Leica M8, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and M8 (10MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and M8 (APS-H) come with different sensor sizes.

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The M3 was revealed 7 years after the M8 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M3 matches up vs the M8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M3 and Leica M8. The full galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery and Leica M8 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 features outer 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) while the Leica M8 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M3 vs the M8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and M8 is 85 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and M8.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M3 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon M3 will give you more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher M3 provides an advantage in sensor technology.