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Canon D20 vs Leica C

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Canon D20 vs Leica C Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2013
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as Typ112
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Canon D20 vs Leica C Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon D20 vs Leica C, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the C (12MP) is relatively close but the D20 (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") come with different sensor size.

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The D20 was launched 2 months earlier than the C which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D20 scores against the C with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Leica C

 D20 C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon D20

 C D20 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon D20 and Leica C

 D20 C 
RevealedJune 2013September 2013Same generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon D20 vs Leica C Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D20 comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Leica C has specifications of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon D20 vs Leica C in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D20 against the C.

Canon D20 vs Leica C size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and C is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and C.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The D20 has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult.

Canon D20 vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography information
Leica C Portrait photography information
33
manual focus
has face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography details
Leica C Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography features
Leica C Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography features
Leica C Travel photography features
60
environment proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography features
Leica C Landscape photography features
44
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
54
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D20
Vlogging with Leica C
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
39
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon D20 vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Leica C
 Canon PowerShot D20Leica C
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Leica C
Also Known as - Typ112
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-18 2013-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 1%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 gr (0.50 pounds) 195 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $1,299