Canon SX700 HS vs Leica C
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Canon SX700 HS vs Leica C Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Updated by Canon SX710 HS
(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
- Released September 2013
- Alternative Name is Typ112

Canon SX700 HS vs Leica C Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX700 HS and Leica C, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and C (12MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

The SX700 HS was manufactured 6 months after the C which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX700 HS scores versus the C with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX700 HS vs Leica C Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Leica C. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Leica C Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Leica C
SX700 HS | C | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Canon SX700 HS
C | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Leica C
SX700 HS | C | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | September 2013 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX700 HS vs Leica C Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Leica C has measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Canon SX700 HS and Leica C in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS versus the C.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and C is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Leica C Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and C.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX700 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX700 HS will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Leica C Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Leica C | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Leica |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Leica C |
Also Known as | - | Typ112 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2013-09-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | - |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 1 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 pounds) | 195g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 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 shots | 250 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $349 | $1,299 |