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Canon M3 vs Leica TL2

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Leica TL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66

Canon M3 vs Leica TL2 Key Specs

Canon M3
(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
Leica TL2
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Leica TL2

 M3 TL2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Canon M3

 TL2 M3 
AnnouncedJuly 2017February 2015More recent by 29 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1230k1040kSharper screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Canon M3 and Leica TL2

 M3 TL2 
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).

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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.

Canon M3 vs Leica TL2 size comparison

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

Canon M3 vs Leica TL2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Leica TL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Leica TL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica TL2 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography information
Leica TL2 Street photography information
79
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography info
Leica TL2 Sports photography info
61
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (4.2 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
62
silent shutter (1/40,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography factors
Leica TL2 Travel photography factors
73
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (250 shots)
63
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography details
Leica TL2 Landscape photography details
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M3
Vlogging with Leica TL2
80
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
lack of image stabilization
33
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Canon M3 vs Leica TL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Leica TL2
 Canon EOS M3Leica TL2
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