Canon 7D MII vs Leica V-Lux 4
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Canon 7D MII vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Canon 7D MII vs Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 7D Mark II & Leica V-Lux 4. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 7D MII Gallery & Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Leica V-Lux 4
7D MII | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | September 2012 | More modern by 25 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Canon 7D MII
V-Lux 4 | 7D MII | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Leica V-Lux 4
7D MII | V-Lux 4 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Examine the Canon 7D MII and Leica V-Lux 4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon 7D MII vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Leica V-Lux 4 | |
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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 |
Retail pricing | $1,086 | $899 |