Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3
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Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
- Introduced August 2016
- Succeeded the Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
- Announced September 2006
Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 5D MIV was brought out 10 years later than the Digilux 3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the 5D MIV matches up versus the Digilux 3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Leica Digilux 3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Leica Digilux 3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Leica Digilux 3
5D MIV | Digilux 3 | |||
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Announced | August 2016 | September 2006 | More recent by 122 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 207k | Sharper screen (+1413k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Canon 5D MIV
Digilux 3 | 5D MIV |
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Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Leica Digilux 3
5D MIV | Digilux 3 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV has exterior measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Leica Digilux 3 has dimensions 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 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIV against the Digilux 3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and Digilux 3 is 55 and 65 respectively.
Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and Digilux 3.
To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIV because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will produce more detail having its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon 5D MIV vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Leica Digilux 3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Leica Digilux 3 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2016-08-25 | 2006-09-14 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 30 megapixels | 7 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 3136 x 2352 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 61 | 3 |
Cross type focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,620k dots | 207k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | B+s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 890g (1.96 lb) | 606g (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 91 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2995 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 900 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Price at launch | $3,299 | $1,999 |