Canon 60Da vs Leica Digilux 3

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60Da and Leica Digilux 3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 60Da Gallery and Leica Digilux 3 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Canon 60Da versus Leica Digilux 3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.