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Canon A3100 IS vs Leica C

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Canon A3100 IS vs Leica C Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed September 2013
  • Alternative Name is Typ112
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Canon A3100 IS vs Leica C Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A3100 IS versus Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the C (12MP) is very comparable but the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The A3100 IS was launched 4 years before the C and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A3100 IS matches up vs the C when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Leica C

 A3100 IS C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon A3100 IS

 C A3100 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2013January 2010Fresher by 44 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Leica C

 A3100 IS C 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A3100 IS vs Leica C Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Leica C has specifications of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon A3100 IS versus Leica C in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3100 IS and the C.

Canon A3100 IS vs Leica C size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and C is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and C.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizing. The A3100 IS has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh trickier. The older A3100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography factors
Leica C Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
manual focus
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography info
Leica C Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography details
Leica C Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography advice
Leica C Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
64
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Leica C as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging factors
Leica C Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
39
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon A3100 IS vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Leica C
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISLeica C
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Leica C
Also Known as - Typ112
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 1%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 195 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $159 $1,299