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Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240

Portability
52
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Leica M Typ 240 front
Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60

Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Revealed September 2021
Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Announced September 2012
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Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon R3 versus Leica M Typ 240, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the M Typ 240 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R3 was released 9 years after the M Typ 240 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the R3 scores vs the M Typ 240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Leica M Typ 240

 R3 M Typ 240 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021September 2012Newer by 110 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution4150k920kCrisper screen (+3230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Canon R3

 M Typ 240 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Leica M Typ 240

 R3 M Typ 240 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R3 features external measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Leica M Typ 240 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the R3 and the M Typ 240.

Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and M Typ 240 is 52 and 74 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R3 and M Typ 240.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher R3 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M Typ 240 as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 Street photography details
Leica M Typ 240 Street photography details
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (1,015g)
68
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography advice
Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography advice
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/64,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (760 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
56
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography info
Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography info
70
great battery power (760 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
63
environment proofing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R3
Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 240
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (760 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging details
Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging details
70
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (6000 x 3164 pixels)
includes external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
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Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Leica M Typ 240
 Canon EOS R3Leica M Typ 240
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R3 Leica M Typ 240
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-09-14 2012-09-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3976
Highest native ISO 102400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica M
Available lenses 27 59
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 4,150 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 1%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/64000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 6000x3164 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015g (2.24 lbs) 680g (1.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 84
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 13.3
DXO Low light rating 4086 1860
Other
Battery life 760 pictures 500 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Retail cost $6,000 $5,479