Leica V-LUX 4 vs Canon SL3

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Leica V-LUX 4 vs Canon SL3

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica V-LUX 4 Review.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon SL3 Review.
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Differences

Leica V-LUX 4 advantages over Canon SL3

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon SL3 advantages over Leica V-LUX 4

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1070 vs 540 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
69 mm vs 110 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1040k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Leica V-LUX 4.
Read our Leica V-LUX 4 Preview

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SL3, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon SL3 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ150

Leica V-LUX 4

Panasonic FZ150

$1300
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

$498
1/2.3 inch

Compare Leica V-LUX 4 vs Panasonic FZ150

Canon SL3

Panasonic FZ150

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$498
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SL3 vs Panasonic FZ150

Compared to Leica V-LUX 3

Leica V-LUX 4

Leica V-LUX 3

$1300
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

$1700
1/2.3 inch

Compare Leica V-LUX 4 vs Leica V-LUX 3

Canon SL3

Leica V-LUX 3

$632
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$1700
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer exposure

Compare Canon SL3 vs Leica V-LUX 3

Compared to Panasonic FZ200

Leica V-LUX 4

Panasonic FZ200

$1300
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Headphone jack

$890
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica V-LUX 4 vs Panasonic FZ200

Canon SL3

Panasonic FZ200

$632
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$890
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SL3 vs Panasonic FZ200

Compared to Canon SL2

Leica V-LUX 4

Canon SL2

$1300
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Leica V-LUX 4 vs Canon SL2

Canon SL3

Canon SL2

$632
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Longer stills battery life

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Canon SL3 vs Canon SL2

Compared to Nikon D3500

Leica V-LUX 4

Nikon D3500

$1300
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$623
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica V-LUX 4 vs Nikon D3500

Canon SL3

Nikon D3500

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$623
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL3 vs Nikon D3500

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