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Canon SX170 IS vs Leica C

Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Canon SX170 IS vs Leica C Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Revealed September 2013
  • Additionally Known as Typ112
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Canon SX170 IS vs Leica C Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX170 IS vs Leica C, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Leica. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and C (12MP) and the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SX170 IS was brought out at a similar time to the C so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX170 IS scores against the C with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Leica C

 SX170 IS C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon SX170 IS

 C SX170 IS 
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Leica C

 SX170 IS C 
RevealedAugust 2013September 2013Similar age
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX170 IS vs Leica C Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS has external dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Leica C has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX170 IS and the C.

Canon SX170 IS vs Leica C size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and C is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and C.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX170 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX170 IS will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Leica C as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
has manual focus
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Street photography camera
Leica C as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography info
Leica C Sports photography info
48
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography info
Leica C Travel photography info
68
lighter than others in class (251 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography features
Leica C Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging details
Leica C Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (251g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon SX170 IS vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Leica C
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISLeica C
General Information
Brand Name Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Leica C
Also called as - Typ112
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-08-22 2013-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 1%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 251 grams (0.55 lb) 195 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 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 300 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $1,299