Leica Digilux 3 vs Leica SL2-S
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2006
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 50000
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Released December 2020
Leica Digilux 3 vs Leica SL2-S Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Leica Digilux 3 and Leica SL2-S, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Digilux 3 (7MP) and SL2-S (24MP) and the Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) and SL2-S (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe Digilux 3 was brought out 15 years before the SL2-S which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica Digilux 3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Digilux 3 scores against the SL2-S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica Digilux 3 vs Leica SL2-S Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Digilux 3 and Leica SL2-S. The entire galleries are available at Leica Digilux 3 Gallery and Leica SL2-S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Digilux 3 over the Leica SL2-S
Digilux 3 | SL2-S |
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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Leica Digilux 3
SL2-S | Digilux 3 | |||
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Released | December 2020 | September 2006 | Newer by 173 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 207k | Sharper display (+1893k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica Digilux 3 and Leica SL2-S
Digilux 3 | SL2-S | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Leica Digilux 3 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica Digilux 3 offers outer dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has proportions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).
Look at the Leica Digilux 3 and Leica SL2-S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Digilux 3 and the SL2-S.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Digilux 3 and SL2-S is 65 and 55 respectively.
Leica Digilux 3 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Digilux 3 and SL2-S.
To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Digilux 3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Leica SL2-S will give extra detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Digilux 3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica Digilux 3 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications
Leica Digilux 3 | Leica SL2-S | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Leica |
Model type | Leica Digilux 3 | Leica SL2-S |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2006-09-14 | 2020-12-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 7 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3136 x 2352 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 50000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 36 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 207 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | B+ seconds | 1800 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | None | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 606 grams (1.34 lb) | 931 grams (2.05 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 510 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP-SCL4 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Launch pricing | $1,999 | $4,895 |