Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240
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![Canon EOS R3 front Canon EOS R3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R3/Canon-R3-front.jpg)
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Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R3 & Leica M Typ 240. The complete galleries are available at Canon R3 Gallery & Leica M Typ 240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Leica M Typ 240
R3 | M Typ 240 | |||
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Announced | September 2021 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 110 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 4150k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper 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 |
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Common features in the Canon R3 and Leica M Typ 240
R3 | M Typ 240 | |||
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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).
Compare the Canon R3 versus Leica M Typ 240 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R3-vs-Leica-M-Typ-240-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and M Typ 240 is 52 and 74 respectively.
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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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R3-vs-Leica-M-Typ-240-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R3-vs-Leica-M-Typ-240-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 240 Specifications
Canon EOS R3 | Leica M Typ 240 | |
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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 |