Canon 60D vs Leica C-Lux

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 60D and Leica C-Lux, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the C-Lux (20MP) is very similar but the 60D (APS-C) and C-Lux (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 60D was released 8 years before the C-Lux which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 60D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Leica C-Lux being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 60D grades against the C-Lux in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60D & Leica C-Lux. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 60D Gallery & Leica C-Lux Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 60D features outer measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Leica C-Lux has sizing of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 60D vs the C-Lux.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 60D and C-Lux is 59 and 85 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 60D and C-Lux.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 60D due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica C-Lux will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged 60D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.