Canon 40D vs Leica Digilux 3

Lets look more closely at the Canon 40D and Leica Digilux 3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the 40D (APS-C) and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The 40D was revealed 14 months later than the Digilux 3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the 40D scores vs the Digilux 3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 40D and Leica Digilux 3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 40D Gallery and Leica Digilux 3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 40D provides external dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Leica Digilux 3 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon 40D and Leica Digilux 3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 40D against the Digilux 3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 40D and Digilux 3 is 57 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 40D and Digilux 3.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 40D using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 40D will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher 40D is going to have an edge in sensor tech.