Leica C-Lux

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    Highlights

    • 20.1 MP 1-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 125 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 49 Focus Points
    • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 1,240k dot Fixed Screen
    • 2,330k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Leica C-Lux was announced in 2018 and is a 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 20.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 1,240k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,330k dot resolution. It has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in body image stabilization.

    Leica C-Lux can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen and Viewfinder
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Leica C series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Leica C series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Leica C-Lux June
    2018    		 20.1 MP
    1-inch    		 125 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    1,240k dot
    Touchscreen
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    		November
    2017    		 24.24 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 50,000 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
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    		September
    2013    		 12.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Leica C-Lux vs CL vs C.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Leica C-Lux.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,330k dot
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Light - 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
    •   USB Charging
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed Touchscreen

    Leica C-Lux has a 3.0" Fixed touchscreen with 1,240k dot resolution.


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,330k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

    Sensor

    Leica C-Lux features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has a [y] 5-Axis Sensor Shift image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Leica C-Lux.

    Leica CL
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    APS-C

    24.24 MP

    Leica C
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    1/1.7-inch

    12.1 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon R3
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    Full Frame

    24.1 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Canon R8
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Sony a6100
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Pentax Q10
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.4 MP

    Canon 6D
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    Full Frame

    20.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    Bluetooth

    Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


    NFC

    Leica C-Lux has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Leica C-Lux has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer and battery charging. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Leica C-Lux comes with BP-DC15 battery pack with battery life of 370 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Leica C-Lux's shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


    Flash

    Leica C-Lux has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.80 m at Auto ISO.

    Physical Parameters

    Leica C-Lux has dimensions of 113 x 67 x 46 mm (4.45 x 2.64 x 1.81"). It weighs 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    113 mm (4.45")

    67 mm (2.64")

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    67 mm (2.64")

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    46 mm (1.81")

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    Leica C-Lux dimensions

    Leica C-Lux for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Leica C-Lux is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    67

    Leica C-Lux gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Leica C-Lux gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,330k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    75

    Leica C-Lux gets a score of 75 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,330k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Leica C-Lux gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Leica C-Lux gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Leica C-Lux gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots

    Leica C-Lux Evaluation

    We evaluate Leica C-Lux and give score of 72 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    72

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Leica C-Lux a score of 62 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    GOOD
    72

    We give Leica C-Lux a score of 72 for Photo parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Leica C-Lux a score of 59 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160

    Focusing

    GOOD
    82

    We give Leica C-Lux a score of 82 for Focusing parameters.

    •   49 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    83

    We give Leica C-Lux a score of 83 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
    •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,330k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    84

    We give Leica C-Lux a score of 84 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    45

    We give Leica C-Lux a score of 45 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots


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