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Canon R5 C vs Leica Q3

Portability
57 Imaging
81 Features
89 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Leica Q3 front
Portability
60 Imaging
84 Features
77 Overall
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Canon R5 C vs Leica Q3 Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Revealed January 2022
Leica Q3
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 100000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Earlier Model is Leica Q2
Photography Glossary

Canon R5 C vs Leica Q3 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon R5 C and Leica Q3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and Q3 (60MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The R5 C was announced 16 months prior to the Q3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon R5 C being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica Q3 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the R5 C grades against the Q3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Leica Q3

          

          

            
 R5 C Q3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.20"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1843kClearer screen (+257k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Canon R5 C

          

          

            
 Q3 R5 C 
RevealedMay 2023January 2022More recent by 16 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon R5 C and Leica Q3

          

          

            
 R5 C Q3 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon R5 C vs Leica Q3 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 C features exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Leica Q3 has proportions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs).
Compare the Canon R5 C and Leica Q3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the R5 C and the Q3.
Canon R5 C vs Leica Q3 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R5 C and Q3 is 57 and 60 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Leica Q3 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon R5 C vs Leica Q3 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 C and Q3.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Leica Q3 to resolve extra detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older R5 C is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

            Canon R5 C vs Leica Q3 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon R5 C vs Leica Q3 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon R5 C vs Leica Q3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon R5 C Portrait photography advice
Leica Q3 Portrait photography advice
88
 has manual focus
 fantastic MP (45MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
90
 focusing manually
 above average flash sync (1/500s)
 MP count great (60 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R5 C
Street photography with Leica Q3
72
 screen articulates
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 environment proofing
 good high ISO (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
74
 screen tilts
 image stabilization
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 includes focus via touch
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (100,000)
 heavier than average in class (743g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R5 C
Sports photography with Leica Q3
79
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/8,000s)
 fantastic MP (45 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery (320 CIPA)
86
 silent shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
 image stabilization
 MP count great (60 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery pack (350 per charge)
 has phase detect auto focus
 focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Travel Comparison
Canon R5 C Travel photography factors
Leica Q3 Travel photography factors
72
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 fantastic MP (45MP)
 selfie friendly display
 terrible battery (320 CIPA)
70
 great battery pack (350 shots)
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 MP count great (60 megapixels)
 great maximum aperture (f1.7)
 heavier than average in class (743g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R5 C Landscape photography factors
Leica Q3 Landscape photography factors
79
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.20")
 fantastic MP (45MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 has dual storage slots
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery (320 CIPA)
81
 focusing manually
 great maximum aperture (f1.7)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 image stabilization
 MP count great (60 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 great high ISO (100,000)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 great battery pack (350 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R5 C
Vlogging with Leica Q3
72
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (8192 x 4320 resolution)
 comes with mic jack
 lack of image stabilization
32
 great maximum aperture (f1.7)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (8192 x 4320 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic support
 heavier than average in class (743g)
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Canon R5 C vs Leica Q3 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Leica Q3
 Canon EOS R5 CLeica Q3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R5 C Leica Q3
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2022-01-19 2023-05-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 60 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 8192 x 5464 9520 x 6336
Max native ISO 51200 100000
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 1053 315
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.7
Macro focusing distance - 17cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.20" 3.00"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,843 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.79x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 120 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p
Max video resolution 8192x4320 8192x4320
Video format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 770g (1.70 lb) 743g (1.64 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH BP-SCL6
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Launch price $4,499 $5,999