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Leica D-Lux 3 vs Leica D-Lux 4

    4.17 in
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    Leica D-Lux 3 Digital Camera
    Leica D-Lux 3
      4.29 in
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      Leica D-Lux 4 Digital Camera
      Leica D-Lux 4
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      Leica D-LUX 3 review, find out how the D-LUX 3 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.Read more
      The Leica D-LUX 3 ($899) is a 10.2 megapixel point and shoot camera. It has a slightly bigger size that many other compact cameras, so it doesn't really fit in your pocket, but carrying it around with the stylish vintage leather case (optional) makes you feel classy.Read more
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      Full Comparison

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      Sensor

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica D-Lux 4Leica D-Lux 4
      Sensor typeCCDCCD
      Sensor size0.33 in0.32 in
      Sensor photo detectors10.0 Mpx11.0 Mpx
      Effective pixels10.0 Mpx10.0 Mpx
      Image ratio w:h
      • 16:9
      • 4:3
      • 3:2
      • 4:3
      • 3:2
      • 16:9
      Max resolution4224 x 2376 px3648 x 2736 px

      Image

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica D-Lux 4Leica D-Lux 4
      ISO
      • 80
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • Auto
      • 80
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1600
      • 3200
      ISO Autoyesyes
      ISO minimum10080
      ISO maximum16003200
      White balance presets57
      Custom white balanceyesyes
      Supported image file formats
      • JPEG
      • RAW
      • TIFF
      • JPEG
      • RAW
      • TIFF
      Image stabilization typeOpticalOptical
      Uncompressed formatRAWRAW

      Optics and focus

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica D-Lux 4Leica D-Lux 4
      Optical zoom4.0 x2.5 x
      Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x
      Minimum aperture2.82
      Maximum aperture2.82.8
      Focal length equiv28 - 11224 - 60
      Autofocus
      • Contrast Detect
      • Single
      • Live View
      • Contrast Detect
      • Multi-area
      • Tracking
      • Single
      • Live View
      Manual focusyesyes
      Image stabiliserOpticalOptical
      Folded opticsnono

      Screen and viewfinder

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica D-Lux 4Leica D-Lux 4
      Screen size2.8 in3.0 in
      Articulated LCDnono
      Screen dots207000460000
      Touch screennono
      Live viewnono
      ViewfinderNone
      Optical

      Photography features

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica D-Lux 4Leica D-Lux 4
      Minimum shutter speed60.0 s60.0 s
      Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      Shutter priorityyesyes
      Aperture priorityyesyes
      Exposure compensation plus22
      Exposure compensation minus-2-2
      Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
      Built-in flashyesyes
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Flash ON
      • Flash OFF
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      • Auto
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Rear-curtain Sync
      • Flash ON
      • Flash OFF
      • Slow Sync
      • Front-curtain Sync
      External flashnoyes
      Continuous drive2.0 fps2.5 fps
      Self-timeryesyes
      3D supportnono
      Manual settingsyesyes
      Self-timer options
      • 2
      • 10
      • 2
      • 10

      Videography features

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica D-Lux 4Leica D-Lux 4
      Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px1280 x 720 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps24.0 fps

      Design

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica D-Lux 4Leica D-Lux 4
      Body typeCompactCompact
      Colour of productSilver
      • Black
      • Silver
      Environmentally sealednono

      Dimensions

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica D-Lux 4Leica D-Lux 4
      Weight6.53 oz8.75 oz
      Width4.17 in4.29 in
      Height1.02 in2.2 in
      Depth2.28 in1.06 in

      Storage

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica D-Lux 4Leica D-Lux 4
      Internal storage13.0 mB50.0 mB
      Storage types
      • SD
      • MMC
      • SDHC
      • Internal
      • SD
      • MMC
      • SDHC
      • Internal

      Power

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica D-Lux 4Leica D-Lux 4
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      Rechargeable batteryyesyes

      Connectivity

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica D-Lux 4Leica D-Lux 4
      HDMInono
      USB version2.02.0
      Remote controlNoNo
      PictBridgeyesno
      NFCnono
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono
      AV outputyesyes

      Other features

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Leica D-Lux 4Leica D-Lux 4
      Timelapse recordingnono
      GPSnono
      Orientation sensoryesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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