Canon 7D vs Leica Digilux 3

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.