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Canon M50 Mark II vs Leica Q3

The Canon EOS M50 Mark II and the Leica Q3 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in October 2020 and May 2023. The M50 Mark II is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, while the Q3 is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on an APS-C (M50 Mark II) and a full frame (Q3) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 24 megapixels, whereas the Leica provides 60.3 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Canon M50 Mark II
versus
Leica Q3
Canon M50 Mark II   Leica Q3
Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
Canon EF-M mount lenses 28mm f/1.7
24 MP – APS-C sensor 60.3 MP – Full Frame sensor
4K/24p Video 8K/30p Video
ISO 100-25,600 (100 - 51,200) ISO 50-100,000
Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots) Electronic viewfinder (5760k dots)
3.0" LCD – 1040k dots 3.0" LCD – 1840k dots
Swivel touchscreen Tilting touchscreen
10 shutter flaps per second 15 shutter flaps per second
not weather sealedWeathersealed body
305 shots per battery charge350 shots per battery charge
116 x 88 x 59 mm, 387 g 130 x 80 x 93 mm, 743 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS M50 Mark II and the Leica Q3? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Canon M50 Mark II and the Leica Q3 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The M50 Mark II can be obtained in two different colors (black, white), while the Q3 is only available in black.

Size Canon M50 Mark II vs Leica Q3
Compare M50 Mark II versus Q3 top
Comparison M50 Mark II or Q3 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Leica Q3 is somewhat larger (2 percent) than the Canon M50 Mark II. It is noteworthy in this context that the Q3 is splash and dust-proof, while the M50 Mark II does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the Q3 has a lens built in, whereas the M50 Mark II is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup.

Concerning battery life, the M50 Mark II gets 305 shots out of its Canon LP-E12 battery, while the Q3 can take 350 images on a single charge of its Leica BP-SCL6 power pack. The power pack in the Q3 can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Body Specifications
  empty Camera
Model
Camera
Width
Camera
Height
Camera
Depth
Camera
Weight
Battery
Life
Weather
Sealing
Camera
Launch
Launch
Price
Street
Price
1.
 
Canon M50 Mark II 116 mm 88 mm 59 mm 387 g 305 n Oct 2020 EUR 599ebay.com
2.
 
Leica Q3 130 mm 80 mm 93 mm 743 g 350 Y May 2023 EUR 5 999 amazon.com
3.
 
Canon 200D 122 mm 93 mm 70 mm 453 g 650 n Jun 2017 EUR 599ebay.com
4.
 
Canon 250D 122 mm 93 mm 70 mm 449 g 1070 n Apr 2019 EUR 549 amazon.com
5.
 
Canon G5 X Mark II 111 mm 61 mm 46 mm 340 g 230 n Jul 2019 EUR 929ebay.com
6.
 
Canon M3 111 mm 68 mm 44 mm 366 g 250 n Feb 2015 EUR 749ebay.com
7.
 
Canon M6 112 mm 68 mm 45 mm 390 g 295 n Feb 2017 EUR 799ebay.com
8.
 
Canon M6 Mark II 120 mm 70 mm 49 mm 408 g 305 n Aug 2019 EUR 929ebay.com
9.
 
Canon M50 116 mm 88 mm 59 mm 390 g 235 n Feb 2018 EUR 779ebay.com
10.
 
Canon M200 108 mm 67 mm 35 mm 299 g 315 n Sep 2019 EUR 539ebay.com
11.
 
Fujifilm GFX 50S 148 mm 94 mm 91 mm 740 g 400 Y Sep 2016 EUR 6 499ebay.com
12.
 
Fujifilm X-A7 119 mm 68 mm 41 mm 320 g 440 n Sep 2019 EUR 549ebay.com
13.
 
Fujifilm X-T200 121 mm 84 mm 55 mm 370 g 270 n Jan 2020 EUR 749ebay.com
14.
 
Leica M Typ 240 139 mm 80 mm 42 mm 680 g 500 Y Sep 2012 EUR 6 199ebay.com
15.
 
Leica M11 139 mm 80 mm 39 mm 640 g 700 Y Jan 2022 EUR 8 349 amazon.com
16.
 
Leica Q2 130 mm 80 mm 92 mm 718 g 370 Y Mar 2019 EUR 4 799 amazon.com
17.
 
Leica SL3 141 mm 108 mm 85 mm 769 g 320 Y Mar 2024 EUR 6 799 amazon.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.

Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon M50 Mark II features an APS-C sensor and the Leica Q3 a full frame sensor. The sensor area in the Q3 is 160 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.6 and 1.0. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Canon M50 Mark II and Leica Q3 sensor measures

With 60.3MP, the Q3 offers a higher resolution than the M50 Mark II (24MP), but the Q3 nevertheless has marginally larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 3.79μm versus 3.72μm for the M50 Mark II) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the Q3 is a much more recent model (by 2 years and 7 months) than the M50 Mark II, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the Q3 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Leica Q3 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the Q3 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 47.6 x 31.6 inches or 121 x 80.4 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 38.1 x 25.3 inches or 96.8 x 64.3 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 31.8 x 21.1 inches or 80.7 x 53.6 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon M50 Mark II are 30 x 20 inches or 76.2 x 50.8 cm for good quality, 24 x 16 inches or 61 x 40.6 cm for very good quality, and 20 x 13.3 inches or 50.8 x 33.9 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Canon EOS M50 Mark II has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 25600, which can be extended to ISO 100-51200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Leica Q3 are ISO 50 to ISO 100000 (no boost).

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

M50 Mark II versus Q3 MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
  empty Camera
Model
Sensor
Class
Resolution
(MP)
Horiz.
Pixels
Vert.
Pixels
Video
Format
DXO
Portrait
DXO
Landscape
DXO
Sports
DXO
Overall
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Canon M50 Mark II APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/24p24.013.6193983
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Leica Q3 Full Frame 60.3 9528 63288K/30p25.414.7321696
3.
 
Canon 200D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.613.4104179
4.
 
Canon 250D APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/25p23.913.4179182
5.
 
Canon G5 X Mark II 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.212.458365
6.
 
Canon M3 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.811.8116972
7.
 
Canon M6 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.412.6131778
8.
 
Canon M6 Mark II APS-C 32.3 6960 46404K/30p24.013.5184883
9.
 
Canon M50 APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/24p23.813.3168481
10.
 
Canon M200 APS-C 24.0 6000 40004k/25p24.013.5183682
11.
 
Fujifilm GFX 50S Medium Format 51.1 8256 61921080/30p25.414.1297796
12.
 
Fujifilm X-A7 APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/30p24.113.6195584
13.
 
Fujifilm X-T200 APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/30p24.113.6199184
14.
 
Leica M Typ 240 Full Frame 23.7 5952 39761080/25p24.013.3186084
15.
 
Leica M11 Full Frame 60.3 9528 6328none26.314.83376100
16.
 
Leica Q2 Full Frame 46.7 8368 55844K/30p26.413.5249196
17.
 
Leica SL3 Full Frame 60.3 9520 63368K/30p25.414.8329597
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.

Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, but the Q3 provides a better video resolution than the M50 Mark II. It can shoot movie footage at 8K/30p, while the Canon is limited to 4K/24p.

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Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The two cameras under review are similar with respect to both having an electronic viewfinder. However, the one in the Q3 offers a substantially higher resolution than the one in the M50 Mark II (5760k vs 2360k dots). The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon M50 Mark II and Leica Q3 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Core Features
  empty Camera
Model
Viewfinder
(Type or
000 dots)
Control
Panel
(yes/no)
LCD
Specifications
(inch/000 dots)
LCD
Attach-
ment
Touch
Screen
(yes/no)
Max
Shutter
Speed *
Max
Shutter
Flaps *
Built-in
Flash
(yes/no)
Built-in
Image
Stab
1.
 
Canon M50 Mark II2360 n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 10.0/s Y n
2.
 
Leica Q35760 n3.0 / 1840 tilting Y 1/2000s 15.0/s n Y
3.
 
Canon 200Doptical n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n
4.
 
Canon 250Doptical n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n
5.
 
Canon G5 X Mark II2360 n3.0 / 1040 tilting Y 1/2000s 30/s Y Y
6.
 
Canon M3optional n3.0 / 1040 tilting Y 1/4000s 4.2/s Y n
7.
 
Canon M6optional n3.0 / 1040 tilting Y 1/4000s 9.0/s Y n
8.
 
Canon M6 Mark IIoptional n3.0 / 1040 tilting Y 1/4000s 14.0/s Y n
9.
 
Canon M502360 n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 10.0/s Y n
10.
 
Canon M200none n3.0 / 1040 tilting Y 1/4000s 6.1/s Y n
11.
 
Fujifilm GFX 50Soptional Y3.2 / 2360 full-flex Y 1/4000s 3.0/s n n
12.
 
Fujifilm X-A7none n3.5 / 2760 swivel Y 1/4000s 6.0/s Y n
13.
 
Fujifilm X-T2002360 n3.5 / 2780 swivel Y 1/4000s 8.0/s Y n
14.
 
Leica M Typ 240optical n3.0 / 920 fixed n 1/4000s 3.0/s n n
15.
 
Leica M11optical n3.0 / 2333 fixed Y 1/4000s 4.5/s n n
16.
 
Leica Q23680 n3.0 / 1040 fixed Y 1/2000s 10.0/s n Y
17.
 
Leica SL35760 Y3.2 / 2333 tilting Y 1/8000s 5.0/s n Y
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.

One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The M50 Mark II has one, while the Q3 does not. While the built-in flash of the M50 Mark II is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

The M50 Mark II has an articulated LCD that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in snapping selfies. In contrast, the Q3 does not have a selfie-screen.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, both cameras under consideration feature an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Canon M50 Mark II and the Leica Q3 both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the M50 Mark II and the Q3 write their files to SDXC cards. The Q3 supports UHS-II cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 312 MB/s), while the M50 Mark II can use UHS-I cards (up to 104 MB/s).

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Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Leica Q3 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Model
Hotshoe
Port
Internal
Mic / Speaker
Microphone
Port
Headphone
Port
HDMI
Port
USB
Port
WiFi
Support
NFC
Support
Bluetooth
Support
1.
 
Canon M50 Mark IIYstereo / monoY-micro2.0Y-Y
2.
 
Leica Q3Ystereo / mono--micro3.1Y-Y
3.
 
Canon 200DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YYY
4.
 
Canon 250DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0Y-Y
5.
 
Canon G5 X Mark II-stereo / mono--micro3.1Y-Y
6.
 
Canon M3Ystereo / monoY-mini2.0YY-
7.
 
Canon M6Ystereo / monoY-mini2.0YYY
8.
 
Canon M6 Mark IIYstereo / monoY-micro2.0Y-Y
9.
 
Canon M50Ystereo / monoY-micro2.0Y-Y
10.
 
Canon M200-stereo / mono--micro2.0Y-Y
11.
 
Fujifilm GFX 50SYstereo / monoYYmicro3.0Y--
12.
 
Fujifilm X-A7Ystereo / monoY-micro2.0Y-Y
13.
 
Fujifilm X-T200Ystereo / monoYYmicro3.1Y-Y
14.
 
Leica M Typ 240Ystereo / mono---2.0---
15.
 
Leica M11Y- / ----3.2Y-Y
16.
 
Leica Q2Ystereo / mono----Y-Y
17.
 
Leica SL3Ystereo / monoYYfull3.1Y-Y

It is notable that the M50 Mark II has a microphone port, which is missing on the Q3. Such an external microphone input can help to substantially improve the quality of audio recordings when a good external microphone is used.

The Q3 is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Leica. In contrast, the M50 Mark II has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on ebay). There has not been a direct replacement model for the M50 Mark II from Canon. Further information on the features and operation of the M50 Mark II and Q3 can be found, respectively, in the Canon M50 Mark II Manual (free pdf) or the online Leica Q3 Manual.

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Review summary

So how do things add up? Is the Canon M50 Mark II better than the Leica Q3 or vice versa? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

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Reasons to prefer the Canon EOS M50 Mark II:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
  • More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/4000s vs 1/2000s) to freeze action.
  • More flexible: Accepts interchangeable lenses, so that lens characteristics can be altered.
  • Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in October 2020).

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Advantages of the Leica Q3:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (60.3 vs 24MP), which boosts linear resolution by 59%.
  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Better image quality: Is equipped with a larger and more technologically advanced sensor.
  • Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (8K/30p vs 4K/24p).
  • More detailed viewfinder: Has higher resolution electronic viewfinder (5760k vs 2360k dots).
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1840k vs 1040k dots).
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (15 vs 10 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Ready to shoot: Has an integrated lens, whereas the M50 Mark II necessitates an extra lens.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (350 versus 305) out of a single battery charge.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.1 vs 2.0).
  • Faster buffer clearing: Supports a more advanced SD data transfer standard (UHS-II vs UHS-I).
  • More prestigious: Has the Leica luxury appeal, which ensures a high resale value.
  • More modern: Reflects 2 years and 7 months of technical progress since the M50 Mark II launch.

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the Q3 is the clear winner of the contest (19 : 8 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional sports photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a street photog, and a person interested in family portraits has distinct needs from a landscape shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

M50 Mark II 08:19 Q3

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon M50 Mark II and the Leica Q3 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera and Best Prime Lens Compact Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the M50 Mark II or the Q3 perform in practice. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Expert Camera Reviews
  empty  Camera 
 Model 
 AP 
 score 
 CL 
 score 
 DCW 
 score 
 DPR 
 score 
 EPZ 
 score 
 PB 
 score 
Camera
Launch
Launch
Price
Street
Price
1.
 
Canon M50 Mark II4/5..4/5..4.5/53.5/5 Oct 2020 EUR 599ebay.com
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Leica Q35/5..4.5/5....4.5/5 May 2023 EUR 5 999 amazon.com
3.
 
Canon 200D4/5+ +4/578/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2017 EUR 599ebay.com
4.
 
Canon 250D4/5o4.5/579/1004/54/5 Apr 2019 EUR 549 amazon.com
5.
 
Canon G5 X Mark II4/5+4/582/100..4/5 Jul 2019 EUR 929ebay.com
6.
 
Canon M34/5o..75/1004.5/54/5 Feb 2015 EUR 749ebay.com
7.
 
Canon M6......80/1004/54/5 Feb 2017 EUR 799ebay.com
8.
 
Canon M6 Mark II..+4.5/585/1004/54/5 Aug 2019 EUR 929ebay.com
9.
 
Canon M50..+4/579/100..3.5/5 Feb 2018 EUR 779ebay.com
10.
 
Canon M200..+3/579/1004/54/5 Sep 2019 EUR 539ebay.com
11.
 
Fujifilm GFX 50S....4.5/585/1005/54.5/5 Sep 2016 EUR 6 499ebay.com
12.
 
Fujifilm X-A73/5..3.5/581/1004/53.5/5 Sep 2019 EUR 549ebay.com
13.
 
Fujifilm X-T2003.5/5..4/582/1004/54.5/5 Jan 2020 EUR 749ebay.com
14.
 
Leica M Typ 2404/5......4/5.. Sep 2012 EUR 6 199ebay.com
15.
 
Leica M114.5/5..4.5/5..4.5/54.5/5 Jan 2022 EUR 8 349 amazon.com
16.
 
Leica Q2....4.5/584/1004.5/54/5 Mar 2019 EUR 4 799 amazon.com
17.
 
Leica SL3....4.5/5....4.5/5 Mar 2024 EUR 6 799 amazon.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.

The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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    Specifications: Canon M50 Mark II vs Leica Q3

    Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

    Camera Specifications
    Camera Model Canon M50 Mark II Leica Q3
    Camera Type Mirrorless system camera Fixed lens compact camera
    Camera Lens Canon EF-M mount lenses 28mm f/1.7
    Launch Date October 2020 May 2023
    Launch Price USD 599 USD 5,999
    Sensor Specs Canon M50 Mark II Leica Q3
    Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
    Sensor Format APS-C Sensor Full Frame Sensor
    Sensor Size 22.3 x 14.9 mm 36.0 x 24.0 mm
    Sensor Area 332.27 mm2 864 mm2
    Sensor Diagonal 26.8 mm 43.3 mm
    Crop Factor 1.6x 1.0x
    Sensor Resolution 24 Megapixels 60.3 Megapixels
    Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 9528 x 6328 pixels
    Pixel Pitch 3.72 μm 3.79 μm
    Pixel Density 7.22 MP/cm2 6.98 MP/cm2
    Moiré control Anti-Alias filter no AA filter
    Movie Capability 4K/24p Video 8K/30p Video
    ISO Setting 100 - 25,600 ISO 50 - 100,000 ISO
    ISO Boost 100 - 51,200 ISO no Enhancement
    Screen Specs Canon M50 Mark II Leica Q3
    Viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Field of View 100% 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.79x
    Viewfinder Resolution 2360k dots 5760k dots
    LCD Framing Live View Live View
    Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
    LCD Resolution 1040k dots 1840k dots
    LCD Attachment Swivel screen Tilting screen
    Touch Input Touchscreen Touchscreen
    Shooting Specs Canon M50 Mark II Leica Q3
    Focus System On-Sensor Phase-detect On-Sensor Phase-detect
    Manual Focusing AidFocus PeakingFocus Peaking
    Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/4000s 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting 10 shutter flaps/s 15 shutter flaps/s
    Electronic ShutterYESup to 1/16000s
    Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
    Fill Flash Built-in Flash no On-Board Flash
    Storage Medium SDXC cards SDXC cards
    Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
    UHS card support UHS-I UHS-II
    Connectivity Specs Canon M50 Mark II Leica Q3
    External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
    USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 3.1
    HDMI Port micro HDMI micro HDMI
    Microphone Port External MIC port no MIC socket
    Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
    Bluetooth Support Bluetooth built-in Bluetooth built-in
    Body Specs Canon M50 Mark II Leica Q3
    Environmental Sealingnot weather sealedWeathersealed body
    Battery Type Canon LP-E12 Leica BP-SCL6
    Battery Life (CIPA)305 shots per charge350 shots per charge
    In-Camera Charging no USB charging USB charging
    Body Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59 mm
    (4.6 x 3.5 x 2.3 in)
    130 x 80 x 93 mm
    (5.1 x 3.1 x 3.7 in)
    Camera Weight 387 g (13.7 oz) 743 g (26.2 oz)
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