Canon S120 vs Leica C

Below is a extended overview of the Canon S120 and Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the C (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The S120 was brought out 3 months later than the C which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S120 grades vs the C in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 and Leica C. The entire galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and Leica C Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon S120 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Leica C has specifications of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S120 versus the C.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and C is 92 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and C.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.