Leica C-Lux

Leica C-Lux is Leica's Large Sensor Compact digital camera originally introduced on June of 2018. It houses a 20 MegaPixel, CMOS 1" size sensor with a full resolution of 5472 x 3648.

The C-Lux comes in at #37 out of 65 in Large Sensor Compact cameras and over all #331 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our list. Please check out our Smart camera filter to see camera rankings based on your custom criteria.

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You can look at the C-Lux from various angles in the gallery underneath.

Here is a selection of advantages and disadvantages of the Leica C-Lux based on criterias which are normally regarded as crucial in a digital camera.

The size of the sensor in the Leica C-Lux is 13.2mm x 8.8mm (1"). The 116 mm² sensor is able to capture 5472 x 3648 pixels using aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera includes Image Stabilization (Optical). Optical stabilization is better than digital stabilization as the latter can easily lead to cropping.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 20 megapixels and delivers a standard ISO range of 125 - 12800. The ISO can also be widened digitally to 80 - 25600. RAW photos are supported which means that you have more room to maneuver in post.

The graphic underneath displays the C-Lux's sensor size in comparison to other popular sizes. The C-Lux sensor comes with a crop factor of 2.7 and is highlighted in green.

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To get an understanding of various aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Leica C-Lux weighs in at 0.75 pounds (340g / 11.99 ounces) and the physical size of the camera is 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8"). The weight of average Large Sensor Compact camera is 396g so the Leica C-Lux is less heavy as compared with other rivals.

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Here is a picture of the Leica C-Lux next to a softdrink so you can have a feel for its size.

The top view under will show the button arrangement on the C-Lux.

The C-Lux provides a built-in lens having a focal range of 24-360mm giving it a 15.0 x zoom which is huge and could make it easier to zoom all the way in.

At it's widest 24mm, the lens offers an aperture of f3.3 which will be somewhat sluggish and not the best in low light conditions and you will likely struggle to capture good bokeh. You would also need to increase your ISO producing noisy shots. At the long end, 360mm is phenomenal zoom and comes to f6.4 making it fairly sluggish and you may have to go with slower shutter speeds.

The C-Lux has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• Bluetooth Yes
• HDMI Yes

Digital cameras that consist of NFC or Bluetooth connectivity can be used wirelessly with smartphones. You will be able to send images and oftentimes alter camera settings without the hassle of connecting directly with the camera.

Some apps also provide a Liveview and release the shutter whenever you are not close to the camera. If the camera includes a HDMI out, it can be connected to an external screen. Many cameras enable you to charge the battery pack using the USB port.

The highest possible video resolution in the Leica C-Lux is 3840 x 2160 and it can record in MPEG-4, AVCHD and H.264 file format. 2160p provides an exceptional resolution for video recording. You can easily downsample to 1080p in order to get improved results. Beware of the considerable file sizes and ensure you have decent SD cards with good write speeds. The body does not offer a mic or headphone port which means you have absolutely no control over your audio. It is probably best to take a look at an alternative model in case you require good audio in your videos.

Leica C-Lux does not have environment proofing so damp conditions may affect the camera.

The Leica C-Lux is equipped with a 3 inch fixed display having a resolution of 1,240 thousand dots.

Additionally the display is touch friendly which means that you can easily shift focus points plus change settings by using your fingers.

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The View Finder specifications regarding Leica C-Lux are as follows:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• ViewFinder Resolution 2,330 thousand dots
• ViewFinder Coverage 100%

Viewfinders can be rather beneficial for sunny outdoor situations which may make the camera screen washed out and difficult to view.

Leica C-Lux is able to shoot continuously at 10.0 frames per second. The highest shutter speed is 1/2000s. The camera also includes silent electronic shutter of 1/16000s. Beware that the electronic shutter may result in "rolling shutter" in some circumstances.

Leica C-Lux includes just inbuilt flash without external flash support.

Leica C-Lux includes only Contrast Detect Auto Focus and is missing Phase Detect Auto Focus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more faster & accurate as compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera supports Face detection which makes it helpful for portrait photography.

The AF system supports 49 focus points to select from. Leica C-Lux has touch to focus. You can easily use your fingers in order to change focus points. It also has Tracking Auto Focus for objects on the move. Leica C-Lux supports manual focus when needed for low light scenarios or you need more accurate control on focus.

The battery life for the Leica C-Lux is designed to last for 370 photos according to the CIPA requirements making it higher than average ın comparison with its class. The average Large Sensor Compact camera battery life is 301. Leica X-U has the best (450) battery life for this class of cameras.

Below is a list of Large Sensor Compact cameras that have the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Leica X-U
C-Lux vs X-U450 yesnono

Leica X Vario
C-Lux vs X Vario450 yesnono

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Leica X2
C-Lux vs X2450 yesnono

Fujifilm X100V
C-Lux vs Fujifilm X100V420 yesnoyes

Fujifilm X100F
C-Lux vs Fujifilm X100F390 yesnono

The following illustration displays a outline of the Leica C-Lux for various kinds of photography. To view more, scroll to the specific paragraph underneath.

The Leica C-Lux receives a points tally of 65 which is very good, meaning that it is a respectable choice to use for portrait photography. Shooting portraits favors heavily to sensor size, support for RAW files together with the flexibility to utilize external lighting.

Having a terrific points tally of 76, the Leica C-Lux is a fantastic choice to buy for street photography. A good street photography camera features a good balance of picture quality and portability.

A nice sports photography points total of 70 suggests the Leica C-Lux is a good fit for shooting sports. A camera must have great tracking plus fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Size is very critical in buying a travel camera. All things considered, the Leica C-Lux gets a nice 75 for a travel camera which makes it a good option to buy for your vacations.

If you are planning to choose a camera for landscape photographs, the most vital aspect will no doubt be image quality. The Leica C-Lux at it's nice rating of 70 for a landscape camera is a very decent fit compared to it's competition.

A vlogging camera ought to come with a articulating screen, mic port and ideally image stabilization. Considering all things, the Leica C-Lux is not really good for vlogging as it comes to a terrible score of 34.

If you are in the market for alternatives to the C-Lux, here is a collection of the highest ranked cameras that fall under the class of Large Sensor Compact.

The diagram below shows you an overview of the C-Lux compared to it's highest ranking rivals shown earlier.

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