Canon
EOS R7
32.5MP APS-C RF-mount body with 30fps burst, 4K 60p, 7-stop IBIS, and advanced subject tracking.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Leica
D-Lux 8
Premium compact with 4/3 sensor, fast 24-75mm equivalent Vario-Summilux zoom, OLED EVF, and 4K video.
$1,595
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
D-Lux 8 is 2.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R7
Wins
D-Lux 8
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R7 has higher AF points / zones (651 vs 49)
- AEOS R7 has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R7 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AEOS R7 has higher 4K max frame rate (59.94 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R7 has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 17 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 × 62 mm
397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
EOS R7 is 2mm wider, 21mm taller, and 30mm thicker than D-Lux 8.
EOS R7 is 215 g heavier than D-Lux 8.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 62mm D-Lux 8
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R7
132 × 90 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R7
132 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D-Lux 8
130 × 62 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
D-Lux 8
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
1.5× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R7
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
D-Lux 8: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R7
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, AAC, LPCM
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AF points / zones
651 vs 49 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R7 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R7 supports it
Reasons to choose
D-Lux 8
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds H.264, MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 69, 62
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
397 g vs 612 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓EVF resolution — Both 2,360,000
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R7
Pros
- ✓High-resolution 32.5MP APS-C sensor
- ✓Up to 30fps electronic burst
- ✓7-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓Dual SD UHS-II card slots
- ✓Strong value for wildlife and sports reach
Cons
- –APS-C sensor trails full-frame in low-light depth
- –RF-S lens lineup is still limited
- –4K 60p uses a crop in some modes
D-Lux 8
Pros
- ✓4/3 sensor compact
- ✓24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens
- ✓OLED EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Fixed zoom lens
- –No weather sealing
- –Premium compact price
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R7 or D-Lux 8?
EOS R7 scores 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for D-Lux 8 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and D-Lux 8?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and D-Lux 8 is 17 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and D-Lux 8 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while D-Lux 8 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the D-Lux 8?
EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. D-Lux 8 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and D-Lux 8?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and D-Lux 8 weighs 397 g, so the D-Lux 8 is 215 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and D-Lux 8 record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p. D-Lux 8: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R7 and D-Lux 8 weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. D-Lux 8: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and D-Lux 8 at $1,595. The EOS R7 is $96 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Leica press materials.