Leica C vs Sony W370

Here is a extensive overview of the Leica C and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty similar but the C (1/1.7") and W370 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The C was announced 3 years later than the W370 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the C scores against the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are provided at Leica C Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica C comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the C versus the W370.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the C and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and W370.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The C with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W370 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern C should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.