EOS M3vs M11-D
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Everyday — EOS M3 (2015): The EOS M3 was a meaningful upgrade over the original EOS M — bringing 24MP, a tilting touchscreen, and improved Hybrid CMOS AF III. Video tops out at 1080p/30p and burst shooting is modest, but for stills photographers wanting affordable APS-C quality, the M3 is a competent used-market option.
Street, Documentary & Photographic Purists — M11-D (2024): A rangefinder with no screen — 60MP, manual focus, total presence. The most focused camera ever made.
Who should buy what
EOS M3 (2015)
- Photographers who want affordable 24MP APS-C quality on a budget
- Casual shooters who want a compact EF-M camera with a tilting screen
- Users looking for an affordable entry into the Canon EF-M ecosystem
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable but inexpensive mirrorless
M11-D (2024)
- Experienced rangefinder photographers who want to eliminate chimping and be fully present
- M11 users who want to deepen their relationship with the photographic process
- Documentary and street photographers who believe the screen distracts from the moment
- Collectors and Leica enthusiasts who value the philosophy as much as the output
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the eos m3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M3 (2015) | M11-D (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £8,195 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | None — this is a stills-only camera |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing |
| Stabilisation | — | None — manual rangefinder camera |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | None — no rear LCD by design |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M3 | M11-D |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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