Canon SX400 IS vs Leica Digilux 3

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX400 IS vs Leica Digilux 3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and Digilux 3 (7MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 7 years later than the Digilux 3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica Digilux 3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX400 IS grades against the Digilux 3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Leica Digilux 3. The full galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Leica Digilux 3 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Leica Digilux 3 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX400 IS vs Leica Digilux 3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS vs the Digilux 3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and Digilux 3 is 81 and 65 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and Digilux 3.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX400 IS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX400 IS will offer you greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.