Canon T7i vs Leica Digilux 3
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Canon T7i vs Leica Digilux 3 Key Specs
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- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
- Launched September 2006

Canon T7i vs Leica Digilux 3 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon T7i and Leica Digilux 3, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the T7i (APS-C) and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

The T7i was introduced 10 years after the Digilux 3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the T7i scores against the Digilux 3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon T7i vs Leica Digilux 3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Leica Digilux 3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon T7i Gallery and Leica Digilux 3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Leica Digilux 3
T7i | Digilux 3 | |||
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Launched | February 2017 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 127 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 207k | Crisper display (+833k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Canon T7i
Digilux 3 | T7i |
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Common features in the Canon T7i and Leica Digilux 3
T7i | Digilux 3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Canon T7i vs Leica Digilux 3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7i has outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Leica Digilux 3 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Compare the Canon T7i and Leica Digilux 3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the T7i versus the Digilux 3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T7i and Digilux 3 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Leica Digilux 3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and Digilux 3.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The T7i using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon T7i will result in greater detail using its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger T7i provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Leica Digilux 3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T7i vs Leica Digilux 3 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Leica Digilux 3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Leica Digilux 3 |
Also called | EOS 800D / Kiss X9i | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2017-02-15 | 2006-09-14 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 7 | - |
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 | 24 megapixel | 7 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 25600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 326 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 207k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | B+ seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 532g (1.17 lb) | 606g (1.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $749 | $1,999 |