• APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 60.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 50,000

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Differences

Canon EOS M3 advantages over Leica M11

  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    366g vs 640g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Leica M11 advantages over Canon EOS M3

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More dots on screen
    2333k vs 1040k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    60.3 vs 24.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    50000 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • DSLR image quality & resolution in a mirrorless body; Higher-res 24MP APS-C sensor; Much improved AF performance; Better ergonomics with full PASM dial; Built-in Wi-Fi & NFC; Tilting LCD.

  • No built-in EVF; Limited native lens selection; Slow burst mode; Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; No 60p video frame rate or 4K video option.

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3
Samsung NX3000
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Samsung NX3000

Leica M11
Samsung NX3000
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica M11 vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Samsung NX500

Canon EOS M3
Samsung NX500
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Internal flash
  • $1600
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Samsung NX500

Leica M11
Samsung NX500
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $1600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica M11 vs Samsung NX500

Compared to Sony A6500

Canon EOS M3
Sony A6500
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $1216
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A6500

Leica M11
Sony A6500
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner
  • $1216
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M11 vs Sony A6500

Compared to Leica TL

Canon EOS M3
Leica TL
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Leica TL

Leica M11
Leica TL
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Internal flash

Compare Leica M11 vs Leica TL

Compared to Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M3
Fujifilm X-E3
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • NFC
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Leica M11
Fujifilm X-E3
  • $8995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • More dots on screen
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica M11 vs Fujifilm X-E3

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