Leica C-Lux vs Leica CL

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      Specifications

      General Leica C-Lux Leica CL
      BrandLeicaLeica
      ModelC-LuxCL
      MSRP$1050/£875$2795 (body only), $3795 (w/18mm lens), $3995 (w/18-56mm lens)
      Camera TypePoint & ShootInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica C-Lux Leica CL
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1-inchAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm23.6 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel24.96 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel24.24 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,800100 - 50,000
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
      Photo Leica C-Lux Leica CL
      ProcessorMaestro II
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36486014 x 4014
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Halogen, Shade
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Leica C-Lux Leica CL
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points4949
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Leica C-Lux Leica CL
      Lens MountLeica TL
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length8.8 - 132 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 360 mm
      Optical Zoom15x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica C-Lux Leica CL
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,240k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Leica C-Lux Leica CL
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.11x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,330k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +4
      Shutter Leica C-Lux Leica CL
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/25000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.1 MP for up to 28 Frames (Raw) / 85 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 7 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 33 Frames (Raw) / 140 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Leica C-Lux Leica CL
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range6.80 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Leica C-Lux Leica CL
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Video Leica C-Lux Leica CL
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Leica C-Lux Leica CL
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Leica C-Lux Leica CL
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Leica C-Lux Leica CL
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Leica C-Lux Leica CL
      Dimensions113 x 67 x 46 mm (4.45 x 2.64 x 1.81")131 x 78 x 45 mm (5.16 x 3.07 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 5.5 x 3.5"8.85 x 8.6 x 7.1"
      Package Weight1.4 lb3.915 lb
      Power and Storage Leica C-Lux Leica CL
      Battery Pack BP-DC15BP-DC12
      Battery Life370 shots220 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Leica C-Lux Leica CL
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) 2 or 12 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy, Aluminum


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