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Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 262

Portability
52
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Leica M Typ 262 front
Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57

Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 262 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
  • Introduced September 2021
Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Also referred to as Typ 262
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Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 262 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon R3 versus Leica M Typ 262, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the M Typ 262 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R3 was introduced 5 years after the M Typ 262 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the R3 scores against the M Typ 262 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Leica M Typ 262

 R3 M Typ 262 
IntroducedSeptember 2021November 2015More modern by 71 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution4150k921kCrisper screen (+3229k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Canon R3

 M Typ 262 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Leica M Typ 262

 R3 M Typ 262 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 262 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R3 offers exterior measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") having a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Leica M Typ 262 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the R3 vs the M Typ 262.

Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 262 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and M Typ 262 is 52 and 77 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 262 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 262 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R3 and M Typ 262.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer R3 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 262 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 262 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 Portrait photography details
Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography details
86
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 Street photography factors
Leica M Typ 262 Street photography factors
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
heavier than others in class (1,015 grams)
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R3
Sports photography with Leica M Typ 262
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/64,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (760 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
50
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R3
Travel photography with Leica M Typ 262
70
better than average battery pack (760 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (1,015 grams)
58
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R3
Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 262
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (760 CIPA)
two card slots
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M Typ 262 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (6000 x 3164 pxls)
has external mic socket
heavier than others in class (1,015 grams)
22
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon R3 vs Leica M Typ 262 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Leica M Typ 262
 Canon EOS R3Leica M Typ 262
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R3 Leica M Typ 262
Also called as - Typ 262
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-14 2015-11-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Maestro
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3976
Maximum native ISO 102400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica M
Available lenses 27 59
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 4,150k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/64000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Maximum video resolution 6000x3164 -
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lbs) 600 gr (1.32 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 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E19 BP-SCL2
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $6,000 $5,069