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Canon A1300 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79

Canon A1300 vs Leica SL2-S Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced December 2020
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Canon A1300 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A1300 and Leica SL2-S, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and SL2-S (24MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and SL2-S (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The A1300 was released 9 years prior to the SL2-S which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A1300 being a Compact camera and the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A1300 matches up vs the SL2-S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Leica SL2-S

 A1300 SL2-S 

Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Canon A1300

 SL2-S A1300 
AnnouncedDecember 2020February 2012Newer by 107 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Leica SL2-S

 A1300 SL2-S 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A1300 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1300 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Leica SL2-S has specifications of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1300 against the SL2-S.

Canon A1300 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and SL2-S is 93 and 55 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and SL2-S.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A1300 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Leica SL2-S will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A1300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography highlights
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
86
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography advice
Leica SL2-S Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
more heavy than competitors in class (931g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography info
Leica SL2-S Sports photography info
33
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (510 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography features
Leica SL2-S Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
better than average battery (510 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (931 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography features
Leica SL2-S Landscape photography features
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (510 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging details
Leica SL2-S Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (931g)
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Canon A1300 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Leica SL2-S
 Canon PowerShot A1300Leica SL2-S
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Leica SL2-S
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-02-07 2020-12-10
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 50000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 225
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 36
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1800 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 931g (2.05 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 510 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots One Two
Price at launch $119 $4,895