Canon EOS R3vs Leica M11vs A6400
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
- You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
- You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions
Leica M11 (2022)
- You shoot street, documentary, or reportage and prefer manual focus discipline
- You value a discreet, minimal camera that doesn't draw attention in public
- You're willing to invest time in the rangefinder learning curve for a uniquely rewarding experience
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the a6400 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Leica M11 (2022) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £7,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 60.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | None | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 4.5fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 530g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Leica M-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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