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Canon SX210 IS vs Leica C

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica C Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX230 HS
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push 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
  • Other Name is Typ112
Photography Glossary

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica C Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX210 IS vs Leica C, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the C (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 4 years before the C which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX210 IS scores versus the C in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Leica C

 SX210 IS C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon SX210 IS

 C SX210 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013June 2010More modern by 39 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Leica C

 SX210 IS C 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica C Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Leica C has proportions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS and the C.

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica C size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and C is 90 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and C.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX210 IS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX210 IS will show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Leica C as a Portrait photography camera
37
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
Leica C Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Leica C as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Leica C
68
lighter than average in class (220g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Leica C
48
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Leica C as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
39
quite wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon SX210 IS vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Leica C
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISLeica C
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Leica C
Also referred to as - Typ112
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2013-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 data format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220g (0.49 pounds) 195g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 250 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $226 $1,299