EOS M3vs Leica M11
Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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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.
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.
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
Leica M11 (2022)
- Rangefinder photographers who want the pinnacle of the M system
- M10-R owners upgrading to the BSI sensor and simplified base plate
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the most refined digital Leica M ever made
- Photographers who want to slow down and shoot with intention
Quick take: The leica m11 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) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | None |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| 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 | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M3 | Leica M11 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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