Canon 700D vs Leica V-Lux 3

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon 700D versus Leica V-Lux 3, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the 700D (APS-C) and V-Lux 3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 700D was unveiled 19 months after the V-Lux 3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 700D being a Compact SLR camera and the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 700D grades against the V-Lux 3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 700D & Leica V-Lux 3. The full galleries are provided at Canon 700D Gallery & Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 700D features outer dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 3 has specifications of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 700D and the V-Lux 3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 700D and V-Lux 3 is 65 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 700D and V-Lux 3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 700D with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 700D will deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer 700D will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.