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Canon SX1 IS vs Leica C-Lux

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Leica C-Lux front
Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon SX1 IS vs Leica C-Lux Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Released March 2009
Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Introduced June 2018
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Canon SX1 IS vs Leica C-Lux Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX1 IS vs Leica C-Lux, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and C-Lux (20MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and C-Lux (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX1 IS was announced 10 years earlier than the C-Lux and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Leica C-Lux being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the C-Lux with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Leica C-Lux

 SX1 IS C-Lux 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Canon SX1 IS

 C-Lux SX1 IS 
IntroducedJune 2018March 2009Fresher by 112 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1240k230kSharper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Leica C-Lux

 SX1 IS C-Lux 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Canon SX1 IS vs Leica C-Lux Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS comes with outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Leica C-Lux has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check the Canon SX1 IS vs Leica C-Lux in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS vs the C-Lux.

Canon SX1 IS vs Leica C-Lux size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and C-Lux is 64 and 85 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Leica C-Lux top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Leica C-Lux Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and C-Lux.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX1 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Leica C-Lux will give greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Leica C-Lux sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Leica C-Lux Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Leica C-Lux Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography details
Leica C-Lux Portrait photography details
46
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
Leica C-Lux as a Street photography camera
56
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (615g)
76
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography features
Leica C-Lux Sports photography features
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography features
Leica C-Lux Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
75
better than average battery (370 shots)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography details
Leica C-Lux Landscape photography details
44
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
70
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (370 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging highlights
Leica C-Lux Vlogging highlights
57
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (615g)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Leica C-Lux Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Leica C-Lux
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISLeica C-Lux
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Leica C-Lux
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-03-27 2018-06-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 grams (1.36 pounds) 340 grams (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
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 - 370 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $600 $1,050