Leica TL vs Canon T7

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Leica TL vs Canon T7

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APS-C 370.5mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,500

Go in depth with our full Leica TL Review.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Canon T7 Review.

Succeeded by the Leica TL2
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Differences

Leica TL advantages over Canon T7

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.77 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Thinner
33 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
410k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon T7 advantages over Leica TL

Less expensive
$429 vs $1350*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

500 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
24.1 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
150 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Leica TL

Samsung NX3000

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Internal flash

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000

Canon T7

Samsung NX3000

$439
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T7 vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Leica TL

Canon EOS M3

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$850
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Leica TL vs Canon EOS M3

Canon T7

Canon EOS M3

$439
APS-C

Less expensive
Lens selection

$850
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Canon T7 vs Canon EOS M3

Compared to Canon T7i

Leica TL

Canon T7i

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica TL vs Canon T7i

Canon T7

Canon T7i

$439
APS-C

Less expensive

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Canon T7 vs Canon T7i

Compared to Canon SL2

Leica TL

Canon SL2

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica TL vs Canon SL2

Canon T7

Canon SL2

$439
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Canon T7 vs Canon SL2

Compared to Leica TL2

Leica TL

Leica TL2

$1350
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica TL vs Leica TL2

Canon T7

Leica TL2

$439
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T7 vs Leica TL2

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