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Canon D30 vs Leica C

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Canon D30 vs Leica C Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Launched September 2013
  • Alternative Name is Typ112
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Canon D30 vs Leica C Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon D30 and Leica C, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Leica. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the C (12MP) is very comparable but the D30 (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.

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The D30 was introduced 6 months after the C which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D30 matches up against the C for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Leica C

 D30 C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon D30

 C D30 
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Leica C

 D30 C 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2013Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon D30 vs Leica C Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 comes with exterior dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Leica C has measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the D30 against the C.

Canon D30 vs Leica C size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and C is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and C.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The D30 comes with the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh harder.

Canon D30 vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography factors
Leica C Portrait photography factors
33
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
Leica C as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography info
Leica C Sports photography info
36
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Leica C as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography features
Leica C Landscape photography features
44
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging info
Leica C Vlogging info
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
39
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon D30 vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Leica C
 Canon PowerShot D30Leica C
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Leica C
Alternative name - Typ112
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2013-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 1%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 195 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" 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 300 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $329 $1,299