Canon 7D Mark II vs Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

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Canon 7D Mark II vs Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

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APS-C 337.5mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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4/3 224.9mm²
12.8 megapixels
24.00mm - 75.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon 7D Mark II advantages over Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
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
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More pixels
20.2 vs 12.8 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
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109) advantages over Canon 7D Mark II

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$875* vs $1799
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
55 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

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
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; High ISO performance improved over predecessor; Excellent burst speeds (up to 10fps); Significantly improved buffer depths; 65-pt AF system; Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Can focus down to f/8 (great for teleconverters); 1080/60p video; Headphone and mic jacks; Rugged build quality.
Autofocus speed (AF shutter lag) slower than 7D and 70D; Mediocre battery life for a pro DSLR; Dynamic range at low to moderate ISOs not as good as competitors; Phase-detect AF did not perform as well as expected in our low-light AF tests; No built-in Wi-Fi; No autofocus for 1080/60p video.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 7D

Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 7D

$1597
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Built-in GPS

$1499
APS-C

Less expensive
Less shutter lag

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon 7D

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Canon 7D

$875
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Internal flash

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Compared to Canon 6D

Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 6D

$1597
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
More telephoto lens reach

$1699
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon 6D

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Canon 6D

$875
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1699
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon 70D

Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 70D

$1597
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon 70D

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Canon 70D

$875
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

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Compared to Sony A77 II

Canon 7D Mark II

Sony A77 II

$1597
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Sony A77 II

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Sony A77 II

$875
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1198
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Panasonic LX100

Canon 7D Mark II

Panasonic LX100

$1597
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$598
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Panasonic LX100

Leica D-LUX (Typ 109)

Panasonic LX100

$875
4/3

Has anti-aliasing filter

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

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