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Canon A2100 IS vs Leica C

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica C Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand 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
  • Also Known as Typ112
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Canon A2100 IS vs Leica C Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon A2100 IS and Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the C (12MP) is pretty similar but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A2100 IS was released 5 years prior to the C and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A2100 IS scores against the C in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Leica C

 A2100 IS C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon A2100 IS

 C A2100 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2013February 2009Fresher by 55 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Leica C

 A2100 IS C 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica C Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Leica C has measurements 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 A2100 IS and Leica C in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS vs the C.

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica C size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and C is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and C.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The A2100 IS includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography features
Leica C Portrait photography features
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Leica C as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography advice
Leica C Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography details
Leica C Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Leica C Landscape photography highlights
32
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging info
Leica C Vlogging info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Canon A2100 IS vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Leica C
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISLeica C
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Leica C
Also referred to as - Typ112
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2013-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Microphone 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 185g (0.41 lbs) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $220 $1,299