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Canon 20Da vs Leica Digilux 3

Portability
59
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Leica Digilux 3 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon 20Da vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Introduced June 2005
Leica Digilux 3
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Launched September 2006
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Canon 20Da vs Leica Digilux 3 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon 20Da vs Leica Digilux 3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the 20Da (8MP) and the Digilux 3 (7MP) is fairly comparable but the 20Da (APS-C) and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The 20Da was announced 15 months before the Digilux 3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the 20Da grades versus the Digilux 3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Leica Digilux 3

 20Da Digilux 3 

Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Canon 20Da

 Digilux 3 20Da 
LaunchedSeptember 2006June 2005Fresher by 15 months
Display dimensions2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution207k118kClearer display (+89k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Leica Digilux 3

 20Da Digilux 3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon 20Da vs Leica Digilux 3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 20Da offers physical dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Leica Digilux 3 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the 20Da and the Digilux 3.

Canon 20Da vs Leica Digilux 3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and Digilux 3 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Leica Digilux 3 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Leica Digilux 3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20Da and Digilux 3.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 20Da having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 20Da will produce greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 20Da will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 20Da vs Leica Digilux 3 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography factors
Leica Digilux 3 Portrait photography factors
51
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low MP (8 megapixels)
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography factors
Leica Digilux 3 Street photography factors
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
58
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (606 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 20Da
Sports photography with Leica Digilux 3
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 20Da
Travel photography with Leica Digilux 3
42
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (8MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
50
lighter than competition in class (606g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (7MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography advice
Leica Digilux 3 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging information
Leica Digilux 3 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
9
no video
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Canon 20Da vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Leica Digilux 3
 Canon EOS 20DaLeica Digilux 3
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Leica Digilux 3
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-06-01 2006-09-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 7MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3504 x 2336 3136 x 2352
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8" 2.5"
Screen resolution 118 thousand dot 207 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds B+ seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 gr (1.70 pounds) 606 gr (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,499 $1,999