Canon 70D vs Leica S (Typ 007)

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Canon 70D vs Leica S (Typ 007)

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APS-C 337.5mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Medium format 1,350.0mm²
37.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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Differences

Canon 70D advantages over Leica S (Typ 007)

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More cross-type AF points
19 vs 1
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/125 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
More AF points
19 vs 1
More AF points improve autofocus
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
6.7 fps vs 3.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica S (Typ 007) advantages over Canon 70D

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
Medium format vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.00 vs 4.11 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
More viewfinder magnification
1.09x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
37.5 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
125 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 65 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Dual Pixel CMOS AF delivers full-time continuous autofocus (with phase detect at every pixel in framing area) for video and Live View still shooting; Full HD (1080p) video recording with pro-level features and quality; Improved resolution and good high ISO performance; Excellent Wi-Fi remote shooting with full exposure controls; 3-inch articulating LCD touchscreen.
Image quality only improved slightly over 60D; Dynamic range still lags behind competing models; May not feature enough upgrades to convince people to step up from 60D.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7100

Canon 70D

Nikon D7100

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$690
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

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Leica S (Typ 007)

Nikon D7100

$19995
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$690
APS-C

Lens selection
Internal flash

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Compared to Leica S (Typ 006)

Canon 70D

Leica S (Typ 006)

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$10535
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 70D vs Leica S (Typ 006)

Leica S (Typ 007)

Leica S (Typ 006)

$19995
Medium format

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$10535
Medium format

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Compared to Sony A77 II

Canon 70D

Sony A77 II

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Leica S (Typ 007)

Sony A77 II

$19995
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

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Compared to Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 70D

Canon 7D Mark II

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1597
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 70D vs Canon 7D Mark II

Leica S (Typ 007)

Canon 7D Mark II

$19995
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1597
APS-C

Lens selection
On-sensor phase detect

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Compared to Leica S-E (Typ 006)

Canon 70D

Leica S-E (Typ 006)

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$16900
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 70D vs Leica S-E (Typ 006)

Leica S (Typ 007)

Leica S-E (Typ 006)

$19995
Medium format

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$16900
Medium format

Less expensive

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