Leica V-LUX 4 vs Canon EOS M100

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Leica V-LUX 4 vs Canon EOS M100

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica V-LUX 4 Review.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M100 Review.
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Differences

Leica V-LUX 4 advantages over Canon EOS M100

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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

540 vs 295 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon EOS M100 advantages over Leica V-LUX 4

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
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
Thinner
35 mm vs 110 mm
Thinner
Newer
7 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1040k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Leica V-LUX 4.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon EOS M100 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ150

Leica V-LUX 4

Panasonic FZ150

$1300
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

$498
1/2.3 inch

Compare Leica V-LUX 4 vs Panasonic FZ150

Canon EOS M100

Panasonic FZ150

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$498
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Panasonic FZ150

Compared to Leica V-LUX 3

Leica V-LUX 4

Leica V-LUX 3

$1300
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

$1700
1/2.3 inch

Compare Leica V-LUX 4 vs Leica V-LUX 3

Canon EOS M100

Leica V-LUX 3

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1700
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Leica V-LUX 3

Compared to Panasonic FZ200

Leica V-LUX 4

Panasonic FZ200

$1300
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Headphone jack

$890
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica V-LUX 4 vs Panasonic FZ200

Canon EOS M100

Panasonic FZ200

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$890
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Panasonic FZ200

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Leica V-LUX 4

Fujifilm X-A5

$1300
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica V-LUX 4 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-A5

$449
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Leica V-LUX 4

Canon EOS M200

$1300
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica V-LUX 4 vs Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

$449
APS-C

NFC

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Slow-motion videos

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon EOS M200

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