Canon 20Da vs Leica Digilux 3
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Canon 20Da vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 20Da vs Leica Digilux 3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 20Da and Leica Digilux 3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 20Da Gallery and Leica Digilux 3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Leica Digilux 3
20Da | Digilux 3 |
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Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Canon 20Da
Digilux 3 | 20Da | |||
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Launched | September 2006 | ![]() | June 2005 | Fresher by 15 months |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 207k | ![]() | 118k | Clearer display (+89k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20Da and Leica Digilux 3
20Da | Digilux 3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon 20Da vs Leica Digilux 3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 20Da vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications
Canon EOS 20Da | Leica Digilux 3 | |
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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 |