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Canon A1100 IS vs Leica C

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Canon A1100 IS vs Leica C Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced February 2009
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Released September 2013
  • Alternate Name is Typ112
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Canon A1100 IS vs Leica C Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A1100 IS and Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the C (12MP) is fairly close but the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The A1100 IS was launched 5 years prior to the C which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A1100 IS grades vs the C with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Leica C

 A1100 IS C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon A1100 IS

 C A1100 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2013February 2009More modern by 55 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k115kCrisper display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Leica C

 A1100 IS C 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Leica C Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Leica C has dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1100 IS and Leica C in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the C.

Canon A1100 IS vs Leica C size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and C is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and C.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The A1100 IS offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh harder. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Leica C
26
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Leica C as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography factors
Leica C Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Leica C
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
64
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography information
Leica C Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging advice
Leica C Vlogging advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
39
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon A1100 IS vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Leica C
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISLeica C
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Leica C
Also called - Typ112
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2013-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 115k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 195g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $160 $1,299