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Canon 80D vs Leica Digilux 3

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Leica Digilux 3 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon 80D vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon 70D
  • Newer Model is Canon 90D
Leica Digilux 3
(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
  • Released September 2006
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Canon 80D vs Leica Digilux 3 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon 80D vs Leica Digilux 3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 80D was manufactured 9 years after the Digilux 3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 80D matches up vs the Digilux 3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Leica Digilux 3

 80D Digilux 3 
ReleasedFebruary 2016September 2006Newer by 115 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k207kClearer display (+833k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Canon 80D

 Digilux 3 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Leica Digilux 3

 80D Digilux 3 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Canon 80D vs Leica Digilux 3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D comes with outside dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Leica Digilux 3 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 80D compared to the Digilux 3.

Canon 80D vs Leica Digilux 3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and Digilux 3 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Leica Digilux 3 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Leica Digilux 3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and Digilux 3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 80D because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon 80D will offer you extra detail due to its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer 80D should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 80D vs Leica Digilux 3 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography factors
Leica Digilux 3 Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography info
Leica Digilux 3 Street photography info
69
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (606g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography factors
Leica Digilux 3 Sports photography factors
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 80D
Travel photography with Leica Digilux 3
77
weather sealing
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
50
lighter than others in class (606 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography advice
Leica Digilux 3 Landscape photography advice
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging features
Leica Digilux 3 Vlogging features
70
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 80D vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Leica Digilux 3
 Canon EOS 80DLeica Digilux 3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS 80D Leica Digilux 3
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-18 2006-09-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 16000 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 3
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs B+ secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 gr (1.61 pounds) 606 gr (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 960 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,199 $1,999