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Canon R vs Leica Digilux 3

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Leica Digilux 3 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon R vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Launched September 2018
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
  • Launched September 2006
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Canon R vs Leica Digilux 3 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon R vs Leica Digilux 3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the R (Full frame) and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The R was introduced 12 years later than the Digilux 3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica Digilux 3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the R matches up vs the Digilux 3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Leica Digilux 3

 R Digilux 3 
LaunchedSeptember 2018September 2006More recent by 146 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k207kClearer screen (+1893k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Canon R

 Digilux 3 R 

Common features in the Canon R and Leica Digilux 3

 R Digilux 3 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Canon R vs Leica Digilux 3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R comes with exterior dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Leica Digilux 3 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the R versus the Digilux 3.

Canon R vs Leica Digilux 3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R and Digilux 3 is 62 and 65 respectively.

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Canon R vs Leica Digilux 3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R and Digilux 3.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon R will offer greater detail using its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent R is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R vs Leica Digilux 3 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R
Portrait photography with Leica Digilux 3
86
has manual focus
high sensor resolution (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R
Street photography with Leica Digilux 3
73
screen can move to multiple angles
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (606g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography highlights
Leica Digilux 3 Sports photography highlights
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (370 CIPA)
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography details
Leica Digilux 3 Travel photography details
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch focus
high sensor resolution (30MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (370 per charge)
50
lighter than average (606g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (7 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography advice
Leica Digilux 3 Landscape photography advice
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
high sensor resolution (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (40,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (370 per charge)
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging highlights
Leica Digilux 3 Vlogging highlights
73
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon R vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Leica Digilux 3
 Canon EOS RLeica Digilux 3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS R Leica Digilux 3
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2018-09-05 2006-09-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 40000 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 5655 3
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 17 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.5"
Display resolution 2,100k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs B+ secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest 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 LP-E6N only) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 606g (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $2,299 $1,999