Leica C vs Sony WX70

Here, we will be matching up the Leica C vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the C (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and WX70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The C was released 20 months later than the WX70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the C matches up against the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica C offers outside measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the C compared to the WX70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the C and WX70.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The C featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX70 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern C will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.