Canon SX400 IS vs Leica C
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Canon SX400 IS vs Leica C Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Announced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase 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
- Alternate Name is Typ112

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica C Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX400 IS and Leica C, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and C (12MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

The SX400 IS was brought out 11 months later than the C so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the C with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica C Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Leica C. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Leica C Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Leica C
SX400 IS | C | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | ![]() | September 2013 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon SX400 IS
C | SX400 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Leica C
SX400 IS | C | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Leica C Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Leica C has measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX400 IS and Leica C in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS vs the C.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and C is 81 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Leica C Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and C.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX400 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX400 IS will give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon SX400 IS vs Leica C Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Leica C | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Leica C |
Other name | - | Typ112 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-07-29 | 2013-09-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 1% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 lb) | 195g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 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 | 190 shots | 250 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $229 | $1,299 |