Canon M3 vs Leica V-Lux 2
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Canon M3 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Canon M3 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M3 & Leica V-Lux 2. The entire galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Leica V-Lux 2
M3 | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | September 2010 | Newer by 54 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 2 over the Canon M3
V-Lux 2 | M3 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Canon M3 and Leica V-Lux 2
M3 | V-Lux 2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Examine the Canon M3 vs Leica V-Lux 2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon M3 vs Leica V-Lux 2 Specifications
Canon EOS M3 | Leica V-Lux 2 | |
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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 |