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Canon 1D C vs Leica S2

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Leica S2 front
Portability
52
Imaging
74
Features
43
Overall
61

Canon 1D C vs Leica S2 Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Revealed April 2012
Leica S2
(Full Review)
  • 38MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • No Video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1410g - 160 x 120 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2008
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Canon 1D C vs Leica S2 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 1D C and Leica S2, both Pro DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and S2 (38MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and S2 (Medium format) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1D C was brought out 3 years later than the S2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 1D C scores against the S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Leica S2

 1D C S2 
AnnouncedApril 2012September 2008Fresher by 44 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica S2 over the Canon 1D C

 S2 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Leica S2

 1D C S2 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D C vs Leica S2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D C enjoys physical dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) while the Leica S2 has measurements of 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 1410 grams (3.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 1D C compared to the S2.

Canon 1D C vs Leica S2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and S2 is 50 and 52 respectively.

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Canon 1D C vs Leica S2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D C and S2.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1D C featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Leica S2 will show greater detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher 1D C will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1D C vs Leica S2 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Leica S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Leica S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D C
Portrait photography with Leica S2
79
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (38 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D C Street photography info
Leica S2 Street photography info
59
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
51
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography details
Leica S2 Sports photography details
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
58
sensor resolution is amazing (38 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (1,000 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography features
Leica S2 Travel photography features
59
weather sealing
decent MP (18MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
45
sensor resolution is amazing (38 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (1,000 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D C
Landscape photography with Leica S2
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
62
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is amazing (38MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (1,250)
low battery power (1,000 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D C
Vlogging with Leica S2
28
offers face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1D C vs Leica S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Leica S2
 Canon EOS-1D CLeica S2
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon EOS-1D C Leica S2
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2012-04-12 2008-09-23
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Medium format
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 45 x 30mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 1,350.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 38 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 7500 x 5000
Maximum native ISO 51200 1250
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Leica L
Amount of lenses 250 30
Focal length multiplier 1 0.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.86x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 32 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1500g (3.31 lbs) 1410g (3.11 lbs)
Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 160 x 120 x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 76
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 824
Other
Battery life - 1000 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E4N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible -
Storage slots Dual One
Launch price $6,499 $0