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Canon SX600 HS vs Leica C

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica C Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 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
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Canon SX600 HS vs Leica C Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX600 HS and Leica C, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and C (12MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The SX600 HS was introduced 4 months after the C so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX600 HS matches up vs the C with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Leica C

 SX600 HS C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon SX600 HS

 C SX600 HS 
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Leica C

 SX600 HS C 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2013Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica C Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS and Leica C in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the C.

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica C size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and C is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and C.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX600 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX600 HS will resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica C sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography factors
Leica C Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Leica C as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Leica C
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
Leica C as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others (188 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
64
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Leica C as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging highlights
Leica C Vlogging highlights
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than others (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
39
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Canon SX600 HS vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Leica C
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSLeica C
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Leica C
Other name - Typ112
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2013-09-08
Physical type 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 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 195 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 shots 250 shots
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $1,299