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Canon G11 vs Leica C

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Canon G11 vs Leica C Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Renewed by Canon G12
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is Typ112
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Canon G11 vs Leica C Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon G11 vs Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the C (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/1.7").

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The G11 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the C which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G11 scores against the C with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Leica C

 G11 C 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon G11

 C G11 
ReleasedSeptember 2013December 2009Newer by 45 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon G11 and Leica C

 G11 C 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon G11 vs Leica C Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 has got external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Leica C has proportions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G11 and the C.

Canon G11 vs Leica C size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G11 and C is 83 and 92 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and C.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Leica C to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged G11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G11 vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography information
Leica C Portrait photography information
47
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
42
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G11
Street photography with Leica C
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (375g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography information
Leica C Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography information
Leica C Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (375 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica C as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging features
Leica C Vlogging features
60
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (375g)
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Canon G11 vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Leica C
 Canon PowerShot G11Leica C
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Leica C
Other name - Typ112
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-12-16 2013-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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/2.8-4.5 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 195 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 169 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $1,299