Canon SX1 IS vs Leica C-Lux
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Canon SX1 IS vs Leica C-Lux Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 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.
Canon SX1 IS vs Leica C-Lux Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Leica C-Lux. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Leica C-Lux Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Leica C-Lux
SX1 IS | C-Lux | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Canon SX1 IS
C-Lux | SX1 IS | |||
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Introduced | June 2018 | March 2009 | Fresher by 112 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1010k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Leica C-Lux
SX1 IS | C-Lux | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Leica C-Lux Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Leica C-Lux | |
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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 |