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Canon N100 vs Leica C

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
59
Overall
45

Canon N100 vs Leica C Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2014
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as Typ112
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Canon N100 vs Leica C Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon N100 and Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the C (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The N100 was brought out 4 months after the C which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the N100 grades versus the C with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Leica C

 N100 C 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon N100

 C N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Leica C

 N100 C 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2013Same generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Leica C Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 has outside measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Leica C has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the N100 versus the C.

Canon N100 vs Leica C size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and C is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and C.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon N100 vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography features
Leica C Portrait photography features
33
has manual focus
has face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
41
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
Leica C as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (289g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography info
Leica C Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography information
Leica C Travel photography information
65
good battery (330 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (289g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography features
Leica C Landscape photography features
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging highlights
Leica C Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
does have mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition in class (289g)
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Canon N100 vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Leica C
 Canon PowerShot N100Leica C
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Leica C
Otherwise known as - Typ112
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 1%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 lb) 195g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $349 $1,299