Canon R3 vs Leica M-Monochrom

Here, we are evaluating the Canon R3 vs Leica M-Monochrom, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and M-Monochrom (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R3 was released 9 years later than the M-Monochrom and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R3 grades versus the M-Monochrom when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R3 and Leica M-Monochrom. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R3 Gallery and Leica M-Monochrom Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R3 comes with physical measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Leica M-Monochrom has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the R3 versus the M-Monochrom.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and M-Monochrom is 52 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R3 and M-Monochrom.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon R3 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger R3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.