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Canon 80D vs Leica V-Lux 4

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Leica V-Lux 4 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Canon 80D vs Leica V-Lux 4 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Canon 70D
  • New Model is Canon 90D
Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Updated by Leica V-Lux 5
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Canon 80D vs Leica V-Lux 4 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon 80D versus Leica V-Lux 4, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The 80D was unveiled 3 years after the V-Lux 4 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the 80D matches up versus the V-Lux 4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Leica V-Lux 4

 80D V-Lux 4 
RevealedFebruary 2016September 2012Newer by 42 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Canon 80D

 V-Lux 4 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Leica V-Lux 4

 80D V-Lux 4 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 80D vs Leica V-Lux 4 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D comes with physical 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) while the Leica V-Lux 4 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 80D versus Leica V-Lux 4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 80D against the V-Lux 4.

Canon 80D vs Leica V-Lux 4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and V-Lux 4 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Leica V-Lux 4 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Leica V-Lux 4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and V-Lux 4.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 80D with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 80D will deliver more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer 80D provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Leica V-Lux 4 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Leica V-Lux 4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
45
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography features
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography features
69
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proof
no image stabilization
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 4 as a Sports photography camera
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography features
Leica V-Lux 4 Travel photography features
77
weather proof
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
55
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography information
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography information
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (540 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging highlights
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging highlights
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
no image stabilization
63
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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Canon 80D vs Leica V-Lux 4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Leica V-Lux 4
 Canon EOS 80DLeica V-Lux 4
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS 80D Leica V-Lux 4
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-18 2012-09-17
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 16000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 23
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 grams (1.61 lbs) 588 grams (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
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 pictures 540 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,199 $899