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Canon 60Da vs Leica Digilux 3

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Leica Digilux 3 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon 60Da vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Released April 2012
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
  • Revealed September 2006
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Canon 60Da vs Leica Digilux 3 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon 60Da versus Leica Digilux 3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the 60Da (APS-C) and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 60Da was brought out 5 years after the Digilux 3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 60Da scores against the Digilux 3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Leica Digilux 3

 60Da Digilux 3 
RevealedApril 2012September 2006Newer by 68 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k207kCrisper display (+833k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Canon 60Da

 Digilux 3 60Da 

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Leica Digilux 3

 60Da Digilux 3 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon 60Da vs Leica Digilux 3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 60Da offers exterior dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Leica Digilux 3 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 60Da compared to the Digilux 3.

Canon 60Da vs Leica Digilux 3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and Digilux 3 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Leica Digilux 3 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60Da vs Leica Digilux 3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60Da and Digilux 3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 60Da featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 60Da will deliver extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger 60Da should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 60Da vs Leica Digilux 3 sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60Da vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 60Da
Portrait photography with Leica Digilux 3
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 60Da Street photography information
Leica Digilux 3 Street photography information
66
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (606 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 60Da
Sports photography with Leica Digilux 3
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
good battery (1,100 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Travel photography camera
Leica Digilux 3 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (1,100 per charge)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse function
50
lighter than others in class (606 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (7MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60Da Landscape photography info
Leica Digilux 3 Landscape photography info
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (1,100 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Vlogging camera
Leica Digilux 3 as a Vlogging camera
67
selfie friendly screen
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 60Da vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Leica Digilux 3
 Canon EOS 60DaLeica Digilux 3
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS 60Da Leica Digilux 3
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-04-07 2006-09-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 207 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs B+ secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 755 gr (1.66 lb) 606 gr (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 1100 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,499 $1,999