Canon S100 vs Leica C

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Canon S100 vs Leica C

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon S100 Review.
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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica C Review.

Succeeded by the Canon S110
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Differences

Canon S100 advantages over Leica C

Less expensive
$430 vs $699 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Leica C advantages over Canon S100

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
200 mm vs 120 mm
Capture objects farther away
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
C test data on DxO Mark S100 test data on DxO Mark

193 vs 153 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More dots on screen
922k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
250 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

Slimmer than past models; 12-megapixel resolution sensor improves on image quality across ISO range; Video includes 1080p, autofocus, and zoom during recording; HDR mode works well.
Costs $30 more; Slight buzz when zooming while recording video; Grip isn't as useful as it could be; Slow autofocus.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon S90

Canon S100

Canon S90

$429
1/1.7 inch

Built-in GPS
Manual focus

$430
1/1.7 inch

Higher effective ISO
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon S100 vs Canon S90

Leica C

Canon S90

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$430
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive

Compare Leica C vs Canon S90

Compared to Canon S95

Canon S100

Canon S95

$429
1/1.7 inch

Built-in GPS
Manual focus

$428
1/1.7 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon S100 vs Canon S95

Leica C

Canon S95

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$428
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

Compare Leica C vs Canon S95

Compared to Canon S110

Canon S100

Canon S110

$429
1/1.7 inch

Built-in GPS

$249
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon S100 vs Canon S110

Leica C

Canon S110

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$249
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Leica C vs Canon S110

Compared to Nikon P330

Canon S100

Nikon P330

$429
1/1.7 inch

Slow-motion videos

$380
1/1.7 inch

Higher effective ISO
More dots on screen

Compare Canon S100 vs Nikon P330

Leica C

Nikon P330

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$380
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

Compare Leica C vs Nikon P330

Compared to Panasonic LF1

Canon S100

Panasonic LF1

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

$248
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon S100 vs Panasonic LF1

Leica C

Panasonic LF1

$699
1/1.7 inch

$248
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive

Compare Leica C vs Panasonic LF1

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