Leica V-Lux 3 vs Canon PowerShot G12

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      Specifications

      General Leica V-Lux 3 Canon PowerShot G12
      BrandLeicaCanon
      ModelV-Lux 3PowerShot G12
      Predecessor ModelLeica V-Lux 2 Canon PowerShot G11
      Successor ModelLeica V-Lux 4 Canon PowerShot G15
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica V-Lux 3 Canon PowerShot G12
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel10.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 3,200
      Photo Leica V-Lux 3 Canon PowerShot G12
      ProcessorDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30003648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2992 x 2992, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2448 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 4803648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2736 x 2736, 2192 x 2736, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1064, 1696 x 2112, 1200 x 1200, 960 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480, 384 x 480, 320 x 240
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Leica V-Lux 3 Canon PowerShot G12
      Autofocus ModesSingle
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points239
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Leica V-Lux 3 Canon PowerShot G12
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 600 mm28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom24x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.2f/2.8 - 4.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica V-Lux 3 Canon PowerShot G12
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.80"
      Screen Resolution461k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Leica V-Lux 3 Canon PowerShot G12
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (tunnel)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Leica V-Lux 3 Canon PowerShot G12
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps1.1 fps
      Flash Leica V-Lux 3 Canon PowerShot G12
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Second Curtain
      Flash Range9.50 m7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Leica V-Lux 3 Canon PowerShot G12
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments
      DXO Leica V-Lux 3 Canon PowerShot G12
      DxO Low Light ISO161
      DxO Color Depth20.4
      DxO Dynamic Range11.2
      DxO Overall Score47
      Video Leica V-Lux 3 Canon PowerShot G12
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEGH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Leica V-Lux 3 Canon PowerShot G12
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Leica V-Lux 3 Canon PowerShot G12
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Leica V-Lux 3 Canon PowerShot G12
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Leica V-Lux 3 Canon PowerShot G12
      Dimensions124 x 81 x 95 mm (4.88 x 3.19 x 3.74")112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89")
      Weight (inc. batteries)540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 4.6 x 6.6"6.4 x 5.8 x 3"
      Power and Storage Leica V-Lux 3 Canon PowerShot G12
      Battery PackBP-DC 9NB-7L
      Battery Life410 shots370 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
      Other Leica V-Lux 3 Canon PowerShot G12
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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