Canon EOS M3 vs Leica X-U (Typ 113)

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Canon EOS M3 vs Leica X-U (Typ 113)

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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APS-C 370.5mm²
16.2 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon EOS M3 advantages over Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Less expensive
$549 vs $3495*
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Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
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
Thinner
44 mm vs 88 mm
Thinner
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 635g
Lighter weight
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica X-U (Typ 113) advantages over Canon EOS M3

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.77 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

450 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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 Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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 Sony A6000

Canon EOS M3

Sony A6000

$429
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$548
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A6000

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Sony A6000

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Bigger pixels

$548
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

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Compared to Sony A5100

Canon EOS M3

Sony A5100

$429
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
External Mic Jack

$348
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A5100

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Sony A5100

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Bigger pixels

$348
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Leica X-U (Typ 113) vs Sony A5100

Compared to Leica X (Typ 113)

Canon EOS M3

Leica X (Typ 113)

$429
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$3500
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Leica X (Typ 113)

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Leica X (Typ 113)

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Longer stills battery life

$3500
APS-C

HDMI out
Lighter weight

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Compared to Leica Q

Canon EOS M3

Leica Q

$429
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$3695
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Leica Q

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Leica Q

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
More telephoto lens reach

$3695
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Leica X-U (Typ 113) vs Leica Q

Compared to Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-E3

$429
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Fujifilm X-E3

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Bigger pixels

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

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