Canon M3 vs Leica TL2
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Canon M3 vs Leica TL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Renewed by Canon M6
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
- Announced July 2017
- Earlier Model is Leica TL

Canon M3 vs Leica TL2 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon M3 vs Leica TL2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the TL2 (24MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The M3 was launched 3 years earlier than the TL2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M3 scores against the TL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon M3 vs Leica TL2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M3 and Leica TL2. The complete galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery and Leica TL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Leica TL2
M3 | TL2 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Canon M3
TL2 | M3 | |||
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Announced | July 2017 | ![]() | February 2015 | More recent by 29 months |
Screen sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M3 and Leica TL2
M3 | TL2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon M3 vs Leica TL2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M3 provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Leica TL2 has dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).
Look at the Canon M3 vs Leica TL2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M3 vs the TL2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and TL2 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Leica TL2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and TL2.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older M3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M3 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M3 vs Leica TL2 Specifications
Canon EOS M3 | Leica TL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon EOS M3 | Leica TL2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2017-07-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6016 x 4014 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 50000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Leica L |
Total lenses | 23 | 4 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/40000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.2fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 366g (0.81 pounds) | 399g (0.88 pounds) |
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 photos | 250 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | BP-DC13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $481 | $2,195 |