Canon SX270 HS vs Leica C
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Canon SX270 HS vs Leica C Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Revealed March 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
- Launched September 2013
- Additionally referred to as Typ112
Canon SX270 HS vs Leica C Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX270 HS versus Leica C, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Leica. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the C (12MP) is very comparable but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX270 HS was manufactured 5 months prior to the C so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX270 HS scores vs the C in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX270 HS vs Leica C Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Leica C. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Leica C Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Leica C
SX270 HS | C |
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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon SX270 HS
C | SX270 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Leica C
SX270 HS | C | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | September 2013 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SX270 HS vs Leica C Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Leica C has proportions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Canon SX270 HS versus Leica C in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the C.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and C is 91 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Leica C Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and C.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The SX270 HS has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder.
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Canon SX270 HS vs Leica C Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Leica C | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Leica C |
Also called | - | Typ112 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-03-21 | 2013-09-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
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 | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k 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 | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 233g (0.51 lb) | 195g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 | 210 photographs | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $284 | $1,299 |