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Canon R3 vs Leica M10

Portability
52
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Leica M10 front
Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61

Canon R3 vs Leica M10 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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 M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Renewed by Leica M11
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Canon R3 vs Leica M10 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon R3 vs Leica M10, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the M10 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R3 was manufactured 4 years later than the M10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the R3 grades versus the M10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Leica M10

 R3 M10 
LaunchedSeptember 2021January 2017Fresher by 57 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution4150k1037kClearer screen (+3113k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Canon R3

 M10 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Leica M10

 R3 M10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Canon R3 vs Leica M10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R3 has outside dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Leica M10 has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the R3 versus the M10.

Canon R3 vs Leica M10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and M10 is 52 and 75 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Leica M10 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Leica M10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and M10.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer R3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R3 vs Leica M10 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Leica M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Leica M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 Portrait photography features
Leica M10 Portrait photography features
86
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
83
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 Street photography factors
Leica M10 Street photography factors
70
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competitors in class (1,015g)
69
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
above average high ISO (50,000)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 as a Sports photography camera
Leica M10 as a Sports photography camera
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/64,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (760 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
53
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 as a Travel photography camera
Leica M10 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (760 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (1,015g)
57
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography features
Leica M10 Landscape photography features
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (760 per charge)
two card slots
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging highlights
Leica M10 Vlogging highlights
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (6000 x 3164 pixels)
has external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (1,015g)
9
no video shooting
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Canon R3 vs Leica M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Leica M10
 Canon EOS R3Leica M10
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R3 Leica M10
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-14 2017-01-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Maestro II
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5952 x 3992
Highest native ISO 102400 50000
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica M
Total lenses 27 59
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 4,150 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/64000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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) -
Highest video resolution 6000x3164 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) none
GPS Yes Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015g (2.24 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 86
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 13.3
DXO Low light rating 4086 2133
Other
Battery life 760 photographs 210 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual 1
Launch price $6,000 $7,595