Leica V-LUX 4 vs Canon T5i

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Leica V-LUX 4 vs Canon T5i

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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
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Leica V-LUX 4 advantages over Canon T5i

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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 440 shots
Capture more photos
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 T5i advantages over Leica V-LUX 4

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 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
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
78 mm vs 110 mm
Thinner
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
18.0 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
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
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

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Excellent image quality; 9 cross-type AF points; Stereo microphones; Built-in touchscreen; Multi-shot modes; Improved kit lens; Even more affordable.
Little-changed from the earlier T4i; Slow Live View and video autofocus; High ISO performance is unimproved; Below-average battery life; No dedicated AF illuminator.
Read our Canon T5i Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon T4i

Leica V-LUX 4

Canon T4i

$1300
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Leica V-LUX 4 vs Canon T4i

Canon T5i

Canon T4i

$539
APS-C

Less expensive
Lighter weight

$579
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

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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 T5i

Panasonic FZ150

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$498
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Faster JPEG shooting

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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 T5i

Leica V-LUX 3

$539
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$1700
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer exposure

Compare Canon T5i vs Leica V-LUX 3

Compared to Sony A57

Leica V-LUX 4

Sony A57

$1300
1/2.3 inch

External Mic Jack
Headphone jack

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica V-LUX 4 vs Sony A57

Canon T5i

Sony A57

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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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 T5i

Panasonic FZ200

$539
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$890
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

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