Leica C vs Sony W650
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![Leica C front Leica C front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-C/Leica-C-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650/Sony-W650-front.jpg)
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Leica C vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2013
- Additionally referred to as Typ112
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Leica C vs Sony W650 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Leica C vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the C (12MP) and W650 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and W650 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
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The C was unveiled 21 months later than the W650 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the C grades vs the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Leica C vs Sony W650 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Sony W650
C | W650 | |||
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Revealed | September 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 21 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Leica C
W650 | C |
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Common features in the Leica C and Sony W650
C | W650 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Leica C vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Leica C provides outside 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) whilst the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Leica C vs Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the C compared to the W650.
![Leica C vs Sony W650 size comparison Leica C vs Sony W650 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-C-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the C and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.
![Leica C vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison Leica C vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-C-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica C vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the C and W650.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The C with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W650 will give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent C should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Leica C vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison Leica C vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-C-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica C vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica C vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica C vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-C-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica C vs Sony W650 Specifications
Leica C | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Sony |
Model | Leica C | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Otherwise known as | Typ112 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-09-08 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 1 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 pounds) | 124g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 220 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $1,299 | $140 |