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Leica D-Lux 3 vs Sony a7

    4.17 in
    1.02 in
    Leica D-Lux 3 Digital Camera
    Leica D-Lux 3
      5.0 in
      3.72 in
      Sony a7 Digital Camera
      Sony a7
      Available colors
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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
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Sensor typeCCDExmor CMOS
      Sensor size0.33 in1.41 in
      Sensor photo detectors10.0 Mpx25.0 Mpx
      Effective pixels10.0 Mpx24.0 Mpx
      Image ratio w:h
      • 16:9
      • 4:3
      • 3:2
      		3:2
      Max resolution4224 x 2376 px6000 x 4000 px

      Image

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Sony a7Sony a7
      ISO
      • 80
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • Auto
      • 100
      • 200
      • 6400
      • 25600
      ISO minimum10050
      ISO maximum160025600
      White balance presets510
      Custom white balanceyesyes
      Supported image file formats
      • JPEG
      • RAW
      • TIFF
      • EXIF
      • JPEG XR
      • JPG
      • RAW
      Image stabilizeryesno
      Image stabilization typeOpticalNo
      Supported aspect ratios
      • 3:2
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      		3:2
      Uncompressed formatRAWRAW

      Optics and focus

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Digital zoom4.0 x8.0 x
      Maximum aperture2.822
      Autofocus
      • Contrast Detect
      • Single
      • Live View
      • Centre weighted Auto Focus
      • Continuous Auto Focus
      • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
      • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
      Manual focusyesyes
      Image stabiliserOpticalOptical

      Screen and viewfinder

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Screen size2.8 in3.0 in
      Articulated LCDnoyes
      Screen technologyLCDLCD
      Screen dots2070001230000
      Touch screennoyes
      Live viewnoyes
      ViewfinderNoneElectronic

      Photography features

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Minimum shutter speed60.0 s30.0 s
      Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      Shutter priorityyesyes
      Aperture priorityyesyes
      Exposure compensation plus25
      Exposure compensation minus-2-5
      Expousure compensation steps1/3
      • 1/3
      • 1/2
      Built-in flashyesyes
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Flash ON
      • Flash OFF
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      • Auto
      • Fill-in
      • Flash OFF
      • Flash ON
      • High-speed Sync
      • Pre-flash
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      External flashnoyes
      Continuous drive2.0 fps5.0 fps
      Self-timeryesyes
      Manual settingsyesyes
      Self-timer options
      • 2
      • 10
      • 2
      • 10

      Videography features

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px1920 x 1080 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      HD typeHDFull HD
      Supported video file formatsMJPEG
      • AVC
      • AVCHD
      • H.264
      • MP4
      • MPEG-4
      Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps60.0 fps

      Design

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Body typeCompactMILC
      Colour of productSilverBlack
      Environmentally sealednoyes

      Dimensions

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Weight6.53 oz14.67 oz
      Width4.17 in5.0 in
      Height1.02 in3.72 in
      Depth2.28 in1.9 in

      Storage

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Compatible memory cardsSD
      • MS Pro Duo
      • MS Pro-HG Duo
      • MS XC-HG Duo
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Memory slots11
      Storage types
      • SD
      • MMC
      • SDHC
      • Internal
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • Memory Stick Pro Duo
      • Memory Stick Duo
      • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo

      Power

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Power source typeBattery
      • AC
      • Battery
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion

      Connectivity

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Sony a7Sony a7
      HDMInoyes
      USB version2.02.0
      Remote controlNoyes
      PictBridgeyesno
      NFCnoyes
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)noyes

      Other features

      Leica D-Lux 3Leica D-Lux 3
      Sony a7Sony a7
      Timelapse recordingnono
      GPSnono
      Orientation sensoryesyes
      Energy Star certifiednono

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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