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Canon SX150 IS vs Leica C

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica C Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Announced September 2013
  • Also Known as Typ112
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Canon SX150 IS vs Leica C Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX150 IS and Leica C, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the C (12MP) is very close but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SX150 IS was released 16 months earlier than the C making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX150 IS grades vs the C for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Leica C

 SX150 IS C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon SX150 IS

 C SX150 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013May 2012More recent by 16 months
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Leica C

 SX150 IS C 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica C Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS provides physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Leica C has proportions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX150 IS and Leica C in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS vs the C.

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica C size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and C is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and C.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX150 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX150 IS will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Leica C Portrait photography advice
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
manual focus
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
Leica C Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (306g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Leica C as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (130 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Leica C as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than average (306 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (130 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Leica C
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (130 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging advice
Leica C Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (306g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon SX150 IS vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Leica C
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISLeica C
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Leica C
Otherwise known as - Typ112
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-14 2013-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lb) 195 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 130 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $1,299