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Canon 90D vs Leica Digilux 3

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Leica Digilux 3 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon 90D vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon 80D
Leica Digilux 3
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Introduced September 2006
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Canon 90D vs Leica Digilux 3 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Canon 90D and Leica Digilux 3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 90D was introduced 13 years later than the Digilux 3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 90D scores against the Digilux 3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Leica Digilux 3

 90D Digilux 3 
IntroducedAugust 2019September 2006Fresher by 158 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k207kSharper screen (+833k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Canon 90D

 Digilux 3 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Leica Digilux 3

 90D Digilux 3 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Canon 90D vs Leica Digilux 3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D provides exterior measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Leica Digilux 3 has measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 90D compared to the Digilux 3.

Canon 90D vs Leica Digilux 3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and Digilux 3 is 60 and 65 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Leica Digilux 3 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Leica Digilux 3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and Digilux 3.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 90D having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 90D will provide you with extra detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher 90D will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 90D vs Leica Digilux 3 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D as a Portrait photography camera
Leica Digilux 3 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography info
Leica Digilux 3 Street photography info
71
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (606g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 90D
Sports photography with Leica Digilux 3
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is fantastic (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (1,300 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 90D
Travel photography with Leica Digilux 3
78
great battery (1,300 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is fantastic (33MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
50
lighter than competition in class (606g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (7 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography advice
Leica Digilux 3 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is fantastic (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (1,300 shots)
lack of image stabilization
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution (7MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D as a Vlogging camera
Leica Digilux 3 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 90D vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Leica Digilux 3
 Canon EOS 90DLeica Digilux 3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS 90D Leica Digilux 3
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2019-08-28 2006-09-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 7MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6960 x 4640 3136 x 2352
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 45 3
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs B+ secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701 gr (1.55 lbs) 606 gr (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,199 $1,999