- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
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35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
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28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Canon A1000 IS advantages over Leica C
Leica C advantages over Canon A1000 IS
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Larger sensor
1/1.7 inch
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.0
vs
f/2.7
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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More telephoto lens reach
200 mm
vs
140 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Newer
11 years
vs
16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More dots on screen
922k
vs
115k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
12.1
vs
10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
-
Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Wider angle lens
28 mm
vs
35 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Longer exposure
250
vs
15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
-
Higher extended ISO
12800
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Canon E1
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Larger sensor
-
In-camera panoramas
Compared to Canon A1100 IS
Canon
A1000 IS
Canon
A1100 IS
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More pixels
-
Faster JPEG shooting
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Canon A1200
Canon
A1000 IS
Canon
A1200
-
Less expensive
-
Shoots 24p video
-
Less expensive
-
Shoots 24p video
Compared to Canon S100
Canon
A1000 IS
Canon
S100
-
Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Larger sensor
-
Larger lens aperture
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Less expensive
-
Built-in GPS
Compared to Panasonic LF1
Canon
A1000 IS
Panasonic
LF1
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Larger sensor
-
In-camera panoramas