Canon 7D vs Leica V-LUX 30 Specifications

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
14.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS 7D
Leica V-LUX 30

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website Canon EOS 7D webpage	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Canon 7D Mark II 7D vs 7D Mark II
General
Model Number:	7D	V-LUX 30
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$1699.00	$749.00
Street Price:	$1,499.00	$1,299.99
Date Available:	2009-09-30	2011-06-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	51.7 oz (1,467 g) includes batteries, kit lens	7.7 oz (219 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in. (148 x 111 x 74 mm)	4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. (105 x 58 x 33 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	18.0	14.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.33 inch
Sensor size:	332.27mm² (22.30mm x 14.90mm)	28.198mm² (6.13mm x 4.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.30 microns	1.42 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	66
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	854
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2)	4320 x 3240 (14.0 MP, 4:3), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 3232 (10.4 MP, 1:1), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO
Continuous-mode frames/second:	8.0	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (60p/50p)	1920x1080 (60i from 60p sensor output) 1280x720 (60/30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)
Movie File Format:	.MOV (H.264)	AVCHD, QuckTime Motion JPEG
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF/EF-S	n/a
Lens:	Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	45 - 216mm	24 - 384mm
Focal Length (actual):	28 - 135mm	4.3 - 68.8mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.80x	16.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T)	f/3.3 - 6.3 (W) / f/5.9 - 6.3 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	72.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 4x (Max. 135 x total combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Phase-Detection: AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 19 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point	Contrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, Spot, Touch Area
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.63x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	1.00x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	460,800 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800	Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2500K - 10,000K	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Manual
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9.4% at center), Spot (2.3% at center)	Multi-zone, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Creative Auto, 3 Custom User Settings	Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sens., High-Speed-Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Pin Hole, Film Grain, Photo Frame, High Speed Movie
Self Timer:	10 or 2 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	No
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	E-TTL II	Auto, Auto with pre-flash (to reduce red-eye effect), Auto with slower shutter speeds and pre-flash, On, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent	0.6 - 5.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	.MOV (H.264)	AVCHD, QuckTime Motion JPEG
Included Memory:	No memory included	18.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or Wireless
Connections (extended):	N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out, external microphone jack, extension system terminal for WFT-E5A wireless file transmitter	Mini HDMI (type C), DC input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	<0.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	22
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.32
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	8.0	10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	22	15
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	8.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	16
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	7.9
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	6
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.13 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	1.10 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.202 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.083 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.24 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.061 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Live View lag: Full Autofocus "Quick Mode" (Phase Detect) = 0.986s Full Autofocus "Live Mode" (Contrast Detect = 1.103s Prefocused = 0.202s
Startup Time:	0.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.1 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.7 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		260 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	800 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary BP-DC7
Usable Battery Types:	LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble	3.6V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble	1 x Proprietary BP-DC7 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:	Canon Solutions Disc version 21.0 (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility, WFT Utility, Original Data Security Tool	Adobe Photoshop Elements 9, Adobe Premiere Elements 9
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP2/SP3 / Vista, Mac OS X 10.4-10.5
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	8 fps continuous mode, all new 19-point AF system, built-in flash can be wireless master, dual-axis electronic level.	Optical image stabilization, 3-inch touchscreen LCD, built-in GPS, 1080i and 720p HD movies, 10fps burst mode at full resolution, 3D photo mode.