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Canon SX520 HS vs Leica C

Portability
69
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Canon SX520 HS vs Leica C Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX530 HS
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced September 2013
  • Alternate Name is Typ112
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Canon SX520 HS vs Leica C Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX520 HS versus Leica C, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and C (12MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The SX520 HS was brought out 11 months after the C and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX520 HS matches up against the C in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Leica C

 SX520 HS C 
IntroducedJuly 2014September 2013More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon SX520 HS

 C SX520 HS 
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Leica C

 SX520 HS C 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX520 HS vs Leica C Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS features exterior measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Canon SX520 HS versus Leica C in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX520 HS vs the C.

Canon SX520 HS vs Leica C size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and C is 69 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and C.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX520 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX520 HS will give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX520 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Canon SX520 HS vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX520 HS vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography details
Leica C Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Street photography info
Leica C Street photography info
47
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX520 HS
Sports photography with Leica C
45
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX520 HS as a Travel photography camera
Leica C as a Travel photography camera
55
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Landscape photography info
Leica C Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX520 HS Vlogging information
Leica C Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
39
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon SX520 HS vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Leica C
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSLeica C
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Leica C
Also referred to as - Typ112
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-07-29 2013-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 441 grams (0.97 pounds) 195 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 210 pictures 250 pictures
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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $219 $1,299