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Canon R3 vs Leica M9-P

Portability
52
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50

Canon R3 vs Leica M9-P Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost 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 M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Older Model is Leica M9
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Canon R3 vs Leica M9-P Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon R3 versus Leica M9-P, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and M9-P (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R3 was announced 10 years later than the M9-P and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon R3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the R3 matches up against the M9-P in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Leica M9-P

 R3 M9-P 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021June 2011Fresher by 125 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution4150k230kCrisper screen (+3920k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Canon R3

 M9-P R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Leica M9-P

 R3 M9-P 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Canon R3 vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R3 enjoys outer dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Leica M9-P has proportions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the R3 vs the M9-P.

Canon R3 vs Leica M9-P size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and M9-P is 52 and 78 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Leica M9-P top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and M9-P.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon R3 to result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer R3 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon R3 vs Leica M9-P sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Leica M9-P Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Leica M9-P Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M9-P as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
70
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R3
Street photography with Leica M9-P
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (1,015g)
64
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography features
Leica M9-P Sports photography features
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/64,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (760 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
44
good MP (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (350 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography factors
Leica M9-P Travel photography factors
70
good battery life (760 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (1,015g)
54
good MP (18MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (350 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography highlights
Leica M9-P Landscape photography highlights
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (760 shots)
has double storage slots
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good MP (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (350 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 as a Vlogging camera
Leica M9-P as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (6000 x 3164 pxls)
comes with mic port
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Canon R3 vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Leica M9-P
 Canon EOS R3Leica M9-P
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R3 Leica M9-P
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-14 2011-06-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5212 x 3472
Max native ISO 102400 2500
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica M
Available lenses 27 59
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Display resolution 4,150 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/64000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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) -
Max video resolution 6000x3164 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015g (2.24 lbs) 600g (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 68
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 11.6
DXO Low light rating 4086 854
Other
Battery life 760 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD/SDHC card
Card slots Dual Single
Retail cost $6,000 $7,995