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Leica C vs Sony WX300

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Leica C vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as Typ112
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Renewed by Sony WX350
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Leica C vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Leica C vs Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the C (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the C (1/1.7") and WX300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The C was launched 7 months after the WX300 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the C grades vs the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Sony WX300

 C WX300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013February 2013More modern by 7 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Leica C

 WX300 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Sony WX300

 C WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Leica C vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica C enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Leica C vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the C compared to the WX300.

Leica C vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the C and WX300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Leica C vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C and WX300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The C featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony WX300 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern C should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica C vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography factors
Sony WX300 Portrait photography factors
41
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
36
good megapixels (18MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography info
Sony WX300 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography info
Sony WX300 Travel photography info
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition in class (166g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging features
Sony WX300 Vlogging features
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Leica C vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Sony WX300
 Leica CSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Leica Sony
Model type Leica C Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also referred to as Typ112 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-09-08 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,299 $330