Canon S100 vs Leica X1
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Canon S100 vs Leica X1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
- Revealed December 2011
- Old Model is Canon S95
- Later Model is Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- 35mm (F2.8) lens
- 306g - 124 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced December 2009
- Updated by Leica X2
Canon S100 vs Leica X1 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Canon S100 and Leica X1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the X1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and X1 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe S100 was introduced 2 years later than the X1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon S100 being a Compact camera and the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S100 grades versus the X1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon S100 vs Leica X1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S100 and Leica X1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Leica X1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Leica X1
S100 | X1 | |||
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Announced | December 2011 | December 2009 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica X1 over the Canon S100
X1 | S100 |
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Common features in the Canon S100 and Leica X1
S100 | X1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon S100 vs Leica X1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 features outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Leica X1 has dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check out the Canon S100 and Leica X1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S100 vs the X1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and X1 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Canon S100 vs Leica X1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and X1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The S100 features the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The fresher S100 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon S100 vs Leica X1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Leica X1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Leica |
Model | Canon PowerShot S100 | Leica X1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-12-22 | 2009-12-18 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4272 x 2856 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
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 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 30cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 | 198g (0.44 lb) | 306g (0.67 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 124 x 60 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $429 | $1,495 |