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Canon R3 vs Leica M11

Portability
52
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Leica M11 front
Portability
76
Imaging
84
Features
56
Overall
72

Canon R3 vs Leica M11 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise 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
  • Announced September 2021
Leica M11
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 64 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Released January 2022
  • Old Model is Leica M10
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Canon R3 vs Leica M11 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon R3 and Leica M11, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and M11 (60MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R3 was announced 4 months prior to the M11 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the R3 grades versus the M11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Leica M11

 R3 M11 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution4150k2333kCrisper screen (+1817k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Canon R3

 M11 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Leica M11

 R3 M11 
ReleasedSeptember 2021January 2022Same age
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R3 vs Leica M11 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R3 comes with physical dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Leica M11 has sizing of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Check out the Canon R3 and Leica M11 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the R3 against the M11.

Canon R3 vs Leica M11 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and M11 is 52 and 76 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Leica M11 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Leica M11 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and M11.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Leica M11 to produce greater detail with its extra 36MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon R3 vs Leica M11 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Leica M11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Leica M11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 Portrait photography features
Leica M11 Portrait photography features
86
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
90
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R3
Street photography with Leica M11
70
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (1,015g)
80
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good ISO range (50,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography advice
Leica M11 Sports photography advice
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/64,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (760 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
better than average battery power (700 per charge)
max fps low (4.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography advice
Leica M11 Travel photography advice
70
great battery power (760 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (1,015g)
71
better than average battery power (700 per charge)
environment proof
megapixel count fantastic (60MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography advice
Leica M11 Landscape photography advice
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (760 CIPA)
two card slots
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (700 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M11 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (6000 x 3164 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
9
no video
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Canon R3 vs Leica M11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Leica M11
 Canon EOS R3Leica M11
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS R3 Leica M11
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-14 2022-01-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 60 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 9528 x 6328
Highest native ISO 102400 50000
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Leica M
Amount of lenses 27 62
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 4,150k dot 2,333k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 3600 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/64000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Yes Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 pounds) 640 gr (1.41 pounds)
Physical 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 score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 shots 700 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E19 BC-SCL7
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12s)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B UHS II type SD
Storage slots Dual One
Launch cost $6,000 $8,995