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Canon M3 vs Leica TL

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Leica TL front
Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
58
Overall
59

Canon M3 vs Leica TL Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon M6
Leica TL
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released November 2016
  • Later Model is Leica TL2
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Canon M3 vs Leica TL Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon M3 vs Leica TL, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and TL (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M3 was revealed 21 months earlier than the TL making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M3 scores against the TL when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Leica TL

 M3 TL 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica TL over the Canon M3

 TL M3 
ReleasedNovember 2016February 2015More recent by 21 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Canon M3 and Leica TL

 M3 TL 
Manually focus More exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M3 vs Leica TL Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M3 offers outside measurements 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 TL has measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Canon M3 vs Leica TL in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the M3 compared to the TL.

Canon M3 vs Leica TL size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M3 and TL is 85 and 85 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Leica TL top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Leica TL Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and TL.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon M3 to offer extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older M3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon M3 vs Leica TL sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Leica TL Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography highlights
Leica TL Portrait photography highlights
79
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M3
Street photography with Leica TL
79
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
does not have image stabilization
70
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography information
Leica TL Sports photography information
61
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
max fps low (4.2 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
55
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography features
Leica TL Travel photography features
73
has touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (250 shots)
70
includes focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica TL as a Landscape photography camera
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 as a Vlogging camera
Leica TL as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
does not have image stabilization
33
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Canon M3 vs Leica TL Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Leica TL
 Canon EOS M3Leica TL
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS M3 Leica TL
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2015-02-06 2016-11-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12500
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Leica L
Amount of lenses 23 4
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.2fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.50 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, off, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 366 grams (0.81 lbs) 384 grams (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 photographs 400 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BP-DC13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $481 $1,009