Canon 7D vs Leica Digilux 3
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Canon 7D vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
- Revealed November 2009
- Replacement is Canon 7D MII
(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
- Introduced September 2006
Canon 7D vs Leica Digilux 3 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon 7D and Leica Digilux 3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 7D was introduced 3 years after the Digilux 3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 7D matches up against the Digilux 3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 7D vs Leica Digilux 3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D & Leica Digilux 3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 7D Gallery & Leica Digilux 3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Leica Digilux 3
7D | Digilux 3 | |||
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Introduced | November 2009 | September 2006 | Newer by 39 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 207k | Clearer display (+713k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Canon 7D
Digilux 3 | 7D |
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Common features in the Canon 7D and Leica Digilux 3
7D | Digilux 3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon 7D vs Leica Digilux 3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 7D features outer measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Leica Digilux 3 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Check the Canon 7D and Leica Digilux 3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 7D vs the Digilux 3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and Digilux 3 is 56 and 65 respectively.
Canon 7D vs Leica Digilux 3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and Digilux 3.
To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 7D with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 7D will result in greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger 7D provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Canon 7D vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D | Leica Digilux 3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon EOS 7D | Leica Digilux 3 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-11-06 | 2006-09-14 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Dual Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 7MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3136 x 2352 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 19 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 326 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 207k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | B+ seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 860 gr (1.90 lbs) | 606 gr (1.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 854 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $1,050 | $1,999 |