• APS-C 370.5mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,500
  • APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Leica TL advantages over Canon T7i

  • 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)
  • Thinner
    33 mm vs 76 mm
    Thinner
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos

Canon T7i advantages over Leica TL

  • Less expensive
    $899 vs $1350*
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 600 vs 400 shots
    Capture more photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • 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
    24.2 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
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    148 vs 12 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 12500 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • 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

  • 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
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • 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

  • Very good image quality; Improved dynamic range & high ISO quality over T6i; 45-point AF system; Fast Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Improved buffer depth.

  • Default JPEGs slightly soft straight out of camera; Dynamic range & high ISO still lags behind competitors; No 4K video.

  • Read our Canon T7i Express Review

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 T7i
Samsung NX3000
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon T6i

Leica TL
Canon T6i
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica TL vs Canon T6i

Canon T7i
Canon T6i
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $699
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

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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 T7i
Canon EOS M3
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Thinner

Compare Canon T7i vs Canon EOS M3

Compared to Pentax KP

Leica TL
Pentax KP
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Leica TL vs Pentax KP

Canon T7i
Pentax KP
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon T7i vs Pentax KP

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 T7i
Leica TL2
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

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