Canon SX120 IS vs Leica C

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX120 IS vs Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the C (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and C (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was released 5 years before the C and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the C in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Leica C. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Leica C Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Leica C has specifications of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX120 IS vs Leica C in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS versus the C.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and C is 87 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and C.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Leica C will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.