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Canon M3 vs Leica V-Lux 2

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Leica V-Lux 2 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
52
Overall
43

Canon M3 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Updated by Canon M6
Leica V-Lux 2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 520g - 124 x 80 x 95mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 3
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Canon M3 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon M3 vs Leica V-Lux 2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and V-Lux 2 (14MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and V-Lux 2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The M3 was manufactured 4 years after the V-Lux 2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica V-Lux 2 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M3 matches up vs the V-Lux 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Leica V-Lux 2

 M3 V-Lux 2 
IntroducedFebruary 2015September 2010Newer by 54 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon M3

 V-Lux 2 M3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon M3 and Leica V-Lux 2

 M3 V-Lux 2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon M3 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M3 provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 2 has measurements of 124mm x 80mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M3 compared to the V-Lux 2.

Canon M3 vs Leica V-Lux 2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and V-Lux 2 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Leica V-Lux 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and V-Lux 2.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M3 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M3 will render more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent M3 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon M3 vs Leica V-Lux 2 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M3
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 2
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
52
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 2 Street photography details
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (520 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 2 Sports photography highlights
61
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.2 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (250 shots)
48
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Travel photography camera
73
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (250 per charge)
59
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (520 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Landscape photography camera
68
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (250 shots)
no Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 2 as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly display
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
no image stabilization
51
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (520g)
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Canon M3 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Leica V-Lux 2
 Canon EOS M3Leica V-Lux 2
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS M3 Leica V-Lux 2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-06 2010-09-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 23 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.2 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 366g (0.81 lbs) 520g (1.15 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 124 x 80 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1169 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $481 $1,000