Canon A4000 IS vs Leica C

Below, we are evaluating the Canon A4000 IS vs Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and C (12MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A4000 IS was revealed 19 months prior to the C making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A4000 IS grades vs the C in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Leica C. The full galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Leica C Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS has physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Leica C has proportions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A4000 IS and the C.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and C is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and C.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A4000 IS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon A4000 IS will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older A4000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.