Canon SL3 vs Leica X-U

Let's look more closely at the Canon SL3 and Leica X-U, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and X-U (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The SL3 was manufactured 3 years after the X-U which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Leica X-U being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SL3 matches up vs the X-U in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel SL3 & Leica X-U. The entire galleries are available at Canon SL3 Gallery & Leica X-U Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SL3 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Leica X-U has measurements of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SL3 vs the X-U.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL3 and X-U is 71 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL3 and X-U.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SL3 to render greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SL3 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.