Canon M3 vs Leica M9-P

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon M3 vs Leica M9-P, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and M9-P (18MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and M9-P (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The M3 was revealed 3 years after the M9-P which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M3 matches up against the M9-P with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M3 and Leica M9-P. The full galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery and Leica M9-P Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M3 enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Leica M9-P has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M3 vs Leica M9-P in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M3 against the M9-P.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and M9-P is 85 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and M9-P.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M3 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon M3 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer M3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.