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Canon 7D MII vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
55
Imaging
63
Features
80
Overall
69
Canon EOS 7D Mark II front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Canon 7D MII vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Old Model is Canon 7D
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Old Model is Leica V-Lux 3
  • Refreshed by Leica V-Lux 5
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Canon 7D MII vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon 7D MII and Leica V-Lux 4, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the 7D MII (APS-C) and V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 7D MII was unveiled 2 years after the V-Lux 4 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 7D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 7D MII scores versus the V-Lux 4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Leica V-Lux 4

 7D MII V-Lux 4 
ReleasedSeptember 2014September 2012More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Canon 7D MII

 V-Lux 4 7D MII 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Leica V-Lux 4

 7D MII V-Lux 4 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 7D MII vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D MII comes with outer measurements of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 7D MII and the V-Lux 4.

Canon 7D MII vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7D MII and V-Lux 4 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Canon 7D MII vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D MII and V-Lux 4.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 7D MII with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 7D MII will give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger 7D MII will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 7D MII vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D MII vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D MII Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
45
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Street photography camera
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 7D MII
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 4
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (670 CIPA)
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (540 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 7D MII
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 4
58
environment sealing
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (670 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
good battery power (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (588g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D MII Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (670 CIPA)
48
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D MII Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging highlights
29
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
63
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
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Canon 7D MII vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D MII and Leica V-Lux 4
 Canon EOS 7D Mark IILeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model Canon EOS 7D Mark II Leica V-Lux 4
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-09-15 2012-09-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 (dual) -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.4 x 15mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 336.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 16000 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 65 23
Cross focus points 65 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 13.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 910g (2.01 pounds) 588g (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1082 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 photos 540 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two One
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